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Friedrich vs York heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, York scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 188 outdoor models, York has 229 outdoor models. They share hardware: 8 equipment families appear under both names.

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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 York 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, York 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
RatingFriedrichYork
Efficiency index39%median — · 28th ranked54%median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F46%median 1.99 · 22nd ranked67%median 2.16 · 2nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F36%median 52% · 26th ranked51%median 70% · 14th ranked
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 28th ranked44%median 8.0 · 20th ranked
SEER234%median 15.2 · 28th ranked40%median 15.2 · 26th ranked
EER237%median 10.6 · 27th ranked57%median 11.7 · 10th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked53%median 20,000 Btu/h · 14th ranked
Outdoor models188229
AHRI certifications6,65794,251

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichYork
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.6%50 models52.8%121 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)23.9%45 models52.8%121 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0.5%1 models7.9%18 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)21.3%40 models38.9%89 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0.5%1 models7.9%18 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate22.3%42 models35.4%81 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 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 typeFriedrichYork
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 30%22 · index 54%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 31%20 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons46 · index 37%59 · index 50%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58 · index 41%69 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up21 · index 31%13 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons20 · index 55%43 · index 62%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 50%16 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 47%15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 47%5 · index 54%

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 modelYorkCold-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 21750565780.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB18UFA1DQ9 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 218694255
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 21717602190.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JMC12B2SN1+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218026253
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 21689124692.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A4K+TDR and furnace Z9ET080C16SMPS122 of 61 models qualify · AHRI 218350129
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 21750887290.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler DM59A4K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR18 of 67 models qualify · AHRI 218026269
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21832812463.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D212 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218450295
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21423240891.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB18UFA1DQ36 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 218694256
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21662615596.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ13 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 218694257
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 21669960897.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ11 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218694248
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 21669960959.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPPFCB48UFA1DQ3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218696687

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 modelYorkAll-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 21750565780.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS12BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB12UFA1DQ21 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694251
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 21655163377.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JME08B2SN1+TDR25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218026254
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 21661317091.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ39 of 55 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694240
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 21655182785.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)60B3K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR44 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218014963
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21832840670.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D216 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218450295
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423240889.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YRACXJ12WHAAwith ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ12PHAA43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037193
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21409182084.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694257
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 21579283985.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694244
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 21669960960.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB48UFA1DQ5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694246

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
RatingFriedrichYork
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 3.55UPC24CN23STG1Ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 123%YRACXJ24WHBANon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 12.0YPAS30BUFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 22.0YH960E2C11Also sold as Coleman XH960E2C11Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 14.4YPAS36BLFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 23,000 Btu/hYRACXJ18WHAAAlso listed as YRACXJ18WHBANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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