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Friedrich vs KANIONco heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, KANIONco scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 188 outdoor models, KANIONco has 56 outdoor models. KANIONco has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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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 KANIONco 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, KANIONco scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
FriedrichKANIONco

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingFriedrichKANIONco
Efficiency index39%median — · 28th ranked47%median —
COP at 5°F46% (higher)median 1.99 · 22nd ranked37% (higher)median 1.83
Capacity retention at 5°F36%median 52% · 26th ranked45%median 72%
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 28th ranked50%median 9.5
SEER234%median 15.2 · 28th ranked58%median 19.0
EER237%median 10.6 · 27th ranked41%median 11.1
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked49%median 18,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models18856
AHRI certifications6,65760

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichKANIONco
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.6%50 models66.1%37 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)23.9%45 models66.1%37 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0.5%1 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)21.3%40 models62.5%35 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0.5%1 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate22.3%42 models35.7%20 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 · 8 groups where both have models
  • Friedrich
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  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 typeFriedrichKANIONco
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 30%7 · index 23%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 31%4 · index 55%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons46 · index 37%7 · index 57%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58 · index 41%10 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up21 · index 31%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons20 · index 55%19 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 50%4 · index 40%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 47%6 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 47%3 · index 51%

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 modelKANIONcoCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21750565757.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS201 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217048780
Ducted, 2 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21717602167.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218043597
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 21689124664.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEAlso listed as KAHUO-36IR454BHS18AE6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218043598
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 21750887264.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEAlso listed as KAHUO-60IR454BHS17AE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218043600
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218328124No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21423240870.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R15 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 218396955
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21662615558.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218399921
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons58.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21669960868.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218396956
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21669960948.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218396958

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 modelKANIONcoAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons67.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21750565769.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KWSMO-18IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048780
Ducted, 2 tons75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21655163379.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218043597
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21661317069.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048781
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21655182767.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-42IR454BHS1910 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048783
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218328406No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423240882.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396955
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21409182056.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218399921
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21579283983.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396956
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669960970.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396958

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
RatingFriedrichKANIONco
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 81% · 2.03KWSM-36IR454BHS19PNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 92% · 106%KWSM-09IR454BHS25RNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 80% · 10.5KWSMO-27IR454BHS20Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 26.5KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 97% · 14.0KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 19,800 Btu/hKWSMO-18IR454BHS27RNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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