GCHV vs MSH LEGACY: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 54% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 51%. GCHV rates slightly higher overall.
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GCHV
54%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average18 models listed
MSH LEGACY
51%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average18 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FGCHV: Beats 44%MSH LEGACY: Beats 78%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 65%MSH LEGACY: Beats 16%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 32%MSH LEGACY: Beats 33%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 48%MSH LEGACY: Beats 29%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 49%MSH LEGACY: Beats 91%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- GCHV
- 0%
- MSH LEGACY
- 0%
Xcel CC
- GCHV
- 6%
- MSH LEGACY
- 0%
CEE Advanced
- GCHV
- 0%
- MSH LEGACY
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- GCHV
- 0%
- MSH LEGACY
- 0%
Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?
GCHV
No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from GCHV.
MSH LEGACY
No ductless, 3.5–4.5 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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