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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 54% and a typical KeplerX model 53%. GCHV rates slightly higher overall.

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GCHV

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

18 models listed

KeplerX

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

8 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 44%KeplerX: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 65%KeplerX: Beats 78%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 32%KeplerX: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 48%KeplerX: Beats 22%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 49%KeplerX: Beats 54%

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

    GCHV
    0%
    KeplerX
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    6%
    KeplerX
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    KeplerX
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    0%
    KeplerX
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

GCHV

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from GCHV.

KeplerX

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from KeplerX.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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