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Friedrich vs Fujitsu: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 46% and a typical Fujitsu model 58%. Fujitsu rates higher overall.

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Friedrich

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

117 models listed

Fujitsu

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

164 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FFriedrich: Beats 58%Fujitsu: Beats 70%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 45%Fujitsu: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%Fujitsu: Beats 53%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 36%Fujitsu: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 39%Fujitsu: Beats 49%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Friedrich
    38%
    Fujitsu
    38%
  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    32%
    Fujitsu
    34%
  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    2%
    Fujitsu
    6%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    28%
    Fujitsu
    28%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Friedrich

  1. 1FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHUFriedrich2 tons · 22,800 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    74.7score / 100
  2. 2WFPU17Z243Cwith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)24D44+TDRFriedrich2 tons · 21,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    68.1score / 100
  3. 3FPHFR24A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD24A3AFriedrich2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    64.8score / 100

Fujitsu

  1. 1AOU24RLXFZHFujitsu2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 107% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    107% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.06 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    75.4score / 100
  2. 2AOUH24LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH24LUASFujitsu2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.7score / 100
  3. 3FOP1824MJAZCAwith indoor coil FCCA2421HZEA and furnace FF97MV306017DHS*AFujitsu2 tons · 22,800 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.9score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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