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Friedrich vs Trane heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Trane scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 117 outdoor models, Trane has 309 outdoor models.

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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 Trane 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, Trane scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingFriedrichTrane
Efficiency index46%median — · 25th ranked52%median — · 18th ranked
COP at 5°F58%median 2.10 · 9th ranked69%median 2.18 · 3rd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F45% (higher)median 61% · 20th ranked43% (higher)median 63% · 22nd ranked
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 26th ranked35%median 7.8 · 25th ranked
SEER236%median 15.2 · 26th ranked36%median 15.2 · 25th ranked
EER239%median 10.6 · 26th ranked65%median 11.7 · 4th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F39%median 15,600 Btu/h · 25th ranked41%median 20,000 Btu/h · 23rd ranked
Outdoor models117309
AHRI certifications3,083102,516

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichTrane
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models31.4%97 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models26.2%81 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.7%2 models0.3%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.6%37 models22%68 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.7%2 models0.3%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate28.2%33 models10%31 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • Friedrich
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  • 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 typeFriedrichTrane
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 27%25 · index 35%
Ducted, 2 tons16 · index 45%53 · index 50%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons22 · index 52%86 · index 54%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons28 · index 47%108 · index 60%
Ducted, 5 tons and up7 · index —7 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 55%23 · index 38%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 47%7 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 61%10 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 45%1 · index 19%

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 modelTraneCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A4 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 20504819862.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4A6H4018N1with ducted air handler AE(D,N,U)+CM30B34+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 212361095
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 21382971075.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXD2036A10NU**with ducted air handler F,PE*G3493022 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 212396569
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ3621MEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21382972282.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TWV0X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)48C34+TDR and furnace S9V2C080U5PSC+RP32 of 87 models qualify · AHRI 215472282
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 21427902884.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4A6C7048A3with ducted air handler 4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SCAlso listed as 4A6C7048A417 of 108 models qualify · AHRI 213867310
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 7 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 20504819780.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXK3809B10NU**with ductless indoor unit 4MXW3809B10NU16 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 204340354
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3B5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20512380576.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXM2124A13N0**4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 210435406
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR36A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3B2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20515042173.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2142A15N0**7 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 210435409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20514151331.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2336A15NU**1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 206319651

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 modelTraneAll-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 20504819852.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TWR5018N1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)30A34+TDR and furnace *UD2B060A9V3Also sold as American Standard 4A6H5018N120 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212367293
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 21382971077.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TWV8X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C34+TDR and furnace S9V2B060U4PSB+RP42 of 52 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215472297
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 21308728785.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TWV0X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)48C34+TDR and furnace S9V2C080U5PSC+RP69 of 83 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215472282
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR802V1005A21UH17 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21461015386.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4A6C7048A3with ducted air handler 4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SCAlso listed as 4A6C7048A490 of 114 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213867310
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FWP15AZ60AJ2Nwith indoor coil TCFZ6024STANM and furnace FR97MV1005A21DH1 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21384173881.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TWL9060A1with indoor coil TEM8B0C60V51+TDR and furnace N/AAlso sold as American Standard 4A6L9060A16 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207820927
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 20176389788.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXK3809B10NU**with ductless indoor unit 4MXW3809B10NU21 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204340354
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR24A3A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20410124671.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXM2124A13N0**5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210435406
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 20410124770.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TXM2142A15N0**7 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210435409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20514151218.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2336A15NU**1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206319651

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
RatingFriedrichTrane
COP at 5°Fbeats 97% · 2.80WFPU17Z243CDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 3.604A6C7048A3Also listed as 4A6C7048A4Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 105%FRP18AZ48AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 120%4A6H4042N1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 83% · 9.5FPHFR36A3ADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 88% · 11.04TXK3809B10NU**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 27.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 19.04TWL9060A1Also sold as American Standard 4A6L9060A1Ducted, 5 tons and up
EER2beats 93% · 15.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 16.64TXK3809B10NU**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFRP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 34,000 Btu/hE4HL5018A1000ADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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