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GCHV vs MSH LEGACY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 38% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 34%. GCHV 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

MSH LEGACY

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 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%MSH LEGACY: Beats 25%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 37%MSH LEGACY: Beats 11%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 28%MSH LEGACY: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 30%MSH LEGACY: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 51%MSH LEGACY: Beats 56%

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%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    20%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    10%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

MSH LEGACY

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from MSH LEGACY.

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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