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Friedrich vs MRCOOL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 46% and a typical MRCOOL model 54%. MRCOOL rates higher overall.

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Friedrich

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

117 models listed

MRCOOL

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

111 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%MRCOOL: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 45%MRCOOL: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%MRCOOL: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 36%MRCOOL: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 39%MRCOOL: Beats 56%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    Friedrich
    38%
    MRCOOL
    47%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    32%
    MRCOOL
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    2%
    MRCOOL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    28%
    MRCOOL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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 Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Friedrich.

MRCOOL

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from MRCOOL.

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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