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Friedrich vs Trane heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Trane scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 188 outdoor models, Trane has 363 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 6 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 index39%median — · 28th ranked50%median — · 19th ranked
COP at 5°F46%median 1.99 · 22nd ranked68%median 2.24 · 1st ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F36%median 52% · 26th ranked43%median 65% · 24th ranked
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 28th ranked36%median 7.5 · 27th ranked
SEER234%median 15.2 · 28th ranked40%median 15.5 · 25th ranked
EER237%median 10.6 · 27th ranked66%median 11.7 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked44%median 21,800 Btu/h · 24th ranked
Outdoor models188363
AHRI certifications6,65784,774

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichTrane
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.6%50 models38.6%140 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)23.9%45 models36.6%133 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0.5%1 models2.5%9 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)21.3%40 models25.6%93 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0.5%1 models2.5%9 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate22.3%42 models17.9%65 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 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 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 30%18 · index 46%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 31%42 · index 44%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons46 · index 37%102 · index 49%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58 · index 41%131 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up21 · index 31%46 · index 49%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons20 · index 55%15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 50%4 · index 42%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 47%7 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 47%3 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 68%

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 tons73.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21750565792.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2B060M4PCB5 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 216794262
Ducted, 2 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21717602190.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A115 of 40 models qualify · AHRI 218792275
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 21689124684.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV8X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2C080M5PCB24 of 102 models qualify · AHRI 216797087
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 21750887293.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace S9V2D120U5PSC+LRP38 of 131 models qualify · AHRI 216794596
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 21832812481.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA2 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 218451025
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 21423240868.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218067082
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 21662615537.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215385437
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 21669960873.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218451026
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21669960967.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218451027
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218451028

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 tons67.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21750565784.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace *UHMB060CCV3+LRP17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794699
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 21655163386.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A131 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218792275
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21661317088.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X36A1with indoor coil 5PX*D010AS3 and furnace S8V2D120M5PDBAlso sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A171 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216453109
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21655182788.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace L8V1C100U5VSB+LRP102 of 138 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794476
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 21832840674.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA9 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451025
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 21423240872.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218067082
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 21409182048.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215385437
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 21579283976.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451026
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 21669960973.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451027
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class67.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451028

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 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 3.205TWR4036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 136%5A6H7036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 13.53TXK2224AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TXK2236AF00HAA, 3TVHS036SF000AADucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 21.65TWV0X36A1Also sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 14.43TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 27,200 Btu/h5TWV0X24A1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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