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Fuji vs Kerr Kapstone: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Fuji model beats 52% and a typical Kerr Kapstone model 73%. Kerr Kapstone rates higher overall.

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Fuji

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

Kerr Kapstone

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 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°FFuji: Beats 54%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFuji: Beats 57%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 84%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Fuji: Beats 55%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 85%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Fuji: Beats 59%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Fuji: Beats 37%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 70%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Fuji
    75%
    Kerr Kapstone
    92%
  • Xcel CC

    Fuji
    67%
    Kerr Kapstone
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    Fuji
    0%
    Kerr Kapstone
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Fuji
    0%
    Kerr Kapstone
    100%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Fuji

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Fuji.

Kerr Kapstone

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Kerr Kapstone.

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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