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Friedrich vs GOETTL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 46% and a typical GOETTL model 42%. Friedrich rates slightly higher overall.

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Friedrich

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

117 models listed

GOETTL

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

110 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%GOETTL: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 45%GOETTL: Beats 18%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%GOETTL: Beats 26%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 36%GOETTL: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 39%GOETTL: Beats 64%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Friedrich
    38%
    GOETTL
    12%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    32%
    GOETTL
    3%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    2%
    GOETTL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    28%
    GOETTL
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FRP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ3621MEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHUFriedrich3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 121% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    121% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    80.6score / 100
  2. 2FPHFR36A3Awith ducted air handler FPHSD36A3AFriedrich3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.1score / 100
  3. 3WFPU18Z363Cwith ducted air handler DC37A44-210LFriedrich2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.08 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.5score / 100

GOETTL

  1. 1ASZV903610A*with ducted air handler AMVE48DP1400AGOETTLAlso listed as GSZV903610A3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    47.3score / 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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