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GARVEE vs Pioneer heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Pioneer scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. GARVEE has 46 outdoor models, Pioneer has 46 outdoor models. GARVEE has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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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.
GARVEE and Pioneer 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, Pioneer scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • GARVEE
  • Pioneer
  • Other ranked manufacturers
GARVEEPioneer

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingGARVEEPioneer
Efficiency index39%median —47%median — · 25th ranked
COP at 5°F47% (higher)median 2.0041% (higher)median 1.88 · 27th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F36%median 72%43%median 73% · 23rd ranked
HSPF239%median 9.556%median 9.5 · 12th ranked
SEER240%median 20.356%median 20.0 · 13th ranked
EER234%median 11.140%median 11.2 · 24th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F38%median 9,150 Btu/h45%median 12,800 Btu/h · 23rd ranked
Outdoor models4646
AHRI certifications4669

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardGARVEEPioneer
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)73.9%34 models73.9%34 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)73.9%34 models73.9%34 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)69.6%32 models69.6%32 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate13%6 models54.3%25 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 · 3 groups where both have models
  • GARVEE
  • Pioneer
  • 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 typeGARVEEPioneer
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone4 · index 58%
Ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 68%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone4 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone4 · index 59%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 71%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons33 · index 38%26 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 43%5 · index 36%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 38%8 · index 32%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone3 · index 38%

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 typeGARVEECold-climate score, best modelPioneerCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN009GLSI24RPG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217048762
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YD2436GCSI18RDwith ducted air handler DC024GCSICDHRT2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217048497
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class49.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GLSI24M3G2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217048773
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class67.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMSI20RUGwith ducted air handler RB048GMSILDFHG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218010994
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRD-60HWD1N10-M18G1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216684003
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D2 PRO24 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 21775281778.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN018GMSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit FB018GMSILDFHG21 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 218010990
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-B3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21863093058.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GLSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit CT024GLSILCFHG2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217048761
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D3 PRO5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21775281862.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN036GMSI20RUGwith ductless indoor unit CB036GMSILDFHG3 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 218010991
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class55.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMSI20RUGwith ductless indoor unit CB048GMSILDFHG3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218010992

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 typeGARVEEAll-around score, best modelPioneerAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN020GLSI24M2G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048772
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YD2436GCSI18RDwith ducted air handler DC024GCSICDHRT2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048497
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GLSI24M3G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048773
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GLSI24M5G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048775
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRD-60HWD1N10-M18G1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216684003
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D2 PRO33 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21775281776.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN009GLSI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WT009GLSI25HLH26 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048754
Non-ducted, 2 tons68.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21863093056.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GLSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit CT024GLSILCFHG5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048761
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D3 PRO6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21775281865.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GLSI24M3G8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048769
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class42.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GLSI24M5G3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048771

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
RatingGARVEEPioneer
COP at 5°Fbeats 88% · 2.10GMS36Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 2.51YN012GMSI24RPGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 83% · 98%SAC9-2-S18.5-BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 92% · 106%YN009GLSI25RPHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 81% · 10.4GMSC24-ANon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 97% · 13.5YN018GMSI24RPGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 91% · 24.0GMS1D3 PRONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 22.0YN030GLSI24M3GDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 70% · 13.0GMS9-2 PROAlso listed as GMS9 PRONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 13.3YD2436GCSI18RDDucted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 88% · 16,000 Btu/hGMS1D2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 90% · 17,800 Btu/hYN018GLSI25RPHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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