Skip to content
Rebate.Blue

Friedrich vs GOETTL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Friedrich scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 117 outdoor models, GOETTL has 110 outdoor models. GOETTL has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

New to heat pump ratings? The Simple view explains them in plain words →

CompareData as of updated · sources

Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
Friedrich and GOETTL on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Friedrich scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Friedrich
  • GOETTL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
FriedrichGOETTL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingFriedrichGOETTL
Efficiency index46% (higher)median — · 25th ranked42% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F58% (higher)median 2.10 · 9th ranked39% (higher)median 1.90
Capacity retention at 5°F45% (higher)median 61% · 20th ranked18% (higher)median 48%
HSPF231% (higher)median 7.5 · 26th ranked26% (higher)median 7.5
SEER236%median 15.2 · 26th ranked38%median 15.2
EER239%median 10.6 · 26th ranked64%median 11.4
Heating capacity at 5°F39% (higher)median 15,600 Btu/h · 25th ranked17% (higher)median 15,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models117110
AHRI certifications3,0833,581

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichGOETTL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models11.8%13 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models8.2%9 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.7%2 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.6%37 models2.7%3 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.7%2 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate28.2%33 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 5 groups where both have models
  • Friedrich
  • GOETTL
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeFriedrichGOETTL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 27%7 · index 38%
Ducted, 2 tons16 · index 45%19 · index 41%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons22 · index 52%34 · index 41%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons28 · index 47%46 · index 45%
Ducted, 5 tons and up7 · index —4 · index 36%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 55%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 47%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 61%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 45%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeFriedrichCold-climate score, best modelGOETTLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A4 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 20504819851.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZS601810A*with ducted air handler AHVE24BP1400A1 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 212290949
Ducted, 2 tons74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 213829710None on this board (0 of 19 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ3621MEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21382972247.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZV903610A*with ducted air handler AMVE48DP1400AAlso listed as GSZV903610A2 of 34 models qualify · AHRI 212362547
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR962V1005A21M47 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 214279028None on this board (0 of 46 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC09A3B18 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 205048197No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3B5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 205123805No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3B2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 205150421No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 205141513No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeFriedrichAll-around score, best modelGOETTLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A14 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20504819841.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZS601810A*with ducted air handler AHVE24BP1400A7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212290949
Ducted, 2 tons83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU12 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21382971068.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZV902410A*with ducted air handler CA*F3743*6D*+MBVC1201**-1A*+TXVAlso listed as GSZV902410A15 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212362514
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith ducted air handler FRHMVZ6021SEACA12 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21308728766.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZV903610A*with ducted air handler AMVE48DP1400AAlso listed as GSZV903610A26 of 34 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212362547
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR802V1005A21UH17 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21461015368.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASZC704810A*with ducted air handler CAPT4961*4A*+MBVC2001**-1AAlso listed as GSZC704810A26 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212289389
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FWP15AZ60AJ2Nwith indoor coil TCFZ6024STANM and furnace FR97MV1005A21DH1 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21384173851.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)APHH56041A*Also listed as GPHH56041A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212289279
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRH09Y3JAwith ductless indoor unit MWH09Y3JA19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 201763897No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR24A3A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204101246No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR36A3A2 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204101247No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205141512No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingFriedrichGOETTL
COP at 5°Fbeats 97% · 2.80WFPU17Z243CDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 94% · 2.51APHH56041A*Also listed as GPHH56041ADucted, 5 tons and up
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 105%FRP18AZ48AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 61% · 69%ASZS604210A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 83% · 9.5FPHFR36A3ADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 55% · 8.2ASZC704810A*Also listed as GSZC704810ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 27.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 22.5ASZV902410A*Also listed as GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons
EER2beats 93% · 15.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 92% · 12.5ASZC704810A*Also listed as GSZC704810ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFRP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 57% · 24,400 Btu/hASZV903610A*Also listed as GSZV903610ADucted, 2.5–3 tons

More comparisons

Pick any two manufacturers