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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 up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3AFriedrich1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.9score / 100
  2. 2FPHFR18A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD18A3AFriedrich1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    54.4score / 100
  3. 3FPHFR12A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD12A3AFriedrich1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    50.9score / 100

GOETTL

  1. 1ASZS601810A*with ducted air handler AHVE24BP1400AGOETTL1.5 tons · 16,600 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    51.2score / 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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