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Fujitsu vs York: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Fujitsu model beats 53% and a typical York model 54%. York rates slightly higher overall.

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Fujitsu

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 models listed

York

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

229 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°FFujitsu: Beats 60%York: Beats 67%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFujitsu: Beats 48%York: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Fujitsu: Beats 44%York: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Fujitsu: Beats 43%York: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Fujitsu: Beats 47%York: Beats 57%

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

    Fujitsu
    32%
    York
    53%

  • Xcel CC

    Fujitsu
    30%
    York
    39%

  • CEE Advanced

    Fujitsu
    8%
    York
    8%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Fujitsu
    27%
    York
    35%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Fujitsu

  1. 1AOUH30KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH30KUASFujitsu2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    94.6score / 100
  2. 2AOUH36KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH36KUASFujitsu3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 105% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.8score / 100
  3. 3AOUK036MSAN7Fujitsu3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Good
    80.4score / 100

York

  1. 1YPAS30BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQYork2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    97.5score / 100
  2. 2YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQYork2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 102% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    102% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    97.1score / 100
  3. 3YPAS36BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB36UFA1DQYork3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    95.1score / 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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