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GARVEE vs Pioneer: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GARVEE model beats 39% and a typical Pioneer model 47%. Pioneer rates higher overall.

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GARVEE

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

46 models listed

Pioneer

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

46 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°FGARVEE: Beats 47%Pioneer: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGARVEE: Beats 36%Pioneer: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GARVEE: Beats 39%Pioneer: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GARVEE: Beats 40%Pioneer: Beats 56%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GARVEE: Beats 34%Pioneer: Beats 40%

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

    GARVEE
    74%
    Pioneer
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    GARVEE
    70%
    Pioneer
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    GARVEE
    0%
    Pioneer
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GARVEE
    13%
    Pioneer
    54%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

GARVEE

  1. 1ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-BGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    77.5score / 100
  2. 2GMSC24-Awith ductless indoor unit GMSC24-BGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    62.6score / 100
  3. 3GMS24 PROwith ductless indoor unit GMS24 PROGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.7score / 100

Pioneer

  1. 1YN024GLSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit CT024GLSILCFHGPioneer2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    58.8score / 100
  2. 2YN024GLSI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WT024GLSI25HLHPioneer2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 93% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.0score / 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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