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GCHV vs KeplerX: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 38% and a typical KeplerX model 42%. KeplerX rates slightly higher overall.

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GCHV

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

20 models listed

KeplerX

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

20 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°FGCHV: Beats 39%KeplerX: Beats 34%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 37%KeplerX: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 28%KeplerX: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 30%KeplerX: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 51%KeplerX: Beats 26%

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

    GCHV
    20%
    KeplerX
    35%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    20%
    KeplerX
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    KeplerX
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    10%
    KeplerX
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

GCHV

  1. 1COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)with ducted air handler CAH-D24HNR8-FMC(J0)GCHVAlso listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.6score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 92
  2. 2CPT-DD24AGR4-VPAGCHV2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 55% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    55% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    12.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    11.2score / 100Heating 20 · Cooling 3

KeplerX

  1. 1K20HVH24WD2VN3with ducted air handler K20HVH24WD2HN3KeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    76.9score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 85
  2. 2K18HVH24WD2RKeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Great
    73.5score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 77
  3. 3K18HVH24WD2UN3with ducted air handler K18HVH24WD2HN3KeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 59% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    60% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    29.0score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 31

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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