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Friedrich vs Rheem: heat pump ratings compared

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

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Friedrich

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

117 models listed

Rheem

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

291 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%Rheem: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 45%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%Rheem: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 36%Rheem: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 39%Rheem: Beats 46%

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%
    Rheem
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    32%
    Rheem
    35%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    2%
    Rheem
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    28%
    Rheem
    16%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FPHMR42A3AFriedrich3.5 tons · 41,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    41.9score / 100

Rheem

  1. 1ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJRheemAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.28 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    75.3score / 100
  2. 2ROSH48VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH48AXCJRheem (sold as RUUD)Also listed as RO1HGZ48AJ8S4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    56.5score / 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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