GCHV vs OUTES heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, OUTES scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. GCHV has 20 outdoor models, OUTES has 20 outdoor models. GCHV and OUTES have no QMID on file and are 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.
- GCHV
- OUTES
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | GCHV | OUTES |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 38%median — | 65%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 39%median 1.84 | 65%median 2.05 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 37%median 70% | 65%median 76% |
| HSPF2 | 28%median 7.5 | 38%median 7.5 |
| SEER2 | 30%median 14.3 | 37%median 14.3 |
| EER2 | 51% (higher)median 11.7 | 50% (higher)median 11.4 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 45%median 11,100 Btu/h | 65%median 31,000 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 20 | 20 |
| AHRI certifications | 48 | 49 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | GCHV | OUTES |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%4 models | 30%6 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%4 models | 30%6 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 20%4 models | 30%6 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 10%2 models | 30%6 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- GCHV
- OUTES
- All models of the group
Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Size and duct type | GCHV | OUTES |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 6 · index 14% | 2 · index — |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 5 · index 57% | 4 · index 71% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 4 · index — | 5 · index 58% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 5 · index 59% | 9 · index 64% |
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
| Size and duct type | GCHVCold-climate score, best model | OUTESCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 8.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPT-DD09AGR4-VTA1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218724431 | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)with ducted air handler CAH-D24HNR8-FMC(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215223218 | 68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE1802 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218389013 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) | 64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H36DEMR3-M01/SE1801 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218361292 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)with ducted air handler CAH-D60HNR8-FMD(J0)Also listed as COT-D48HNR8-GA01(J0)2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215223221 | 72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180with ducted air handler OAH-C48DMR3-B02/SE1803 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216437867 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | GCHVAll-around score, best model | OUTESAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 18.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPT-DD12AGR4-VTA4 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217175307 | None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings) |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)with ducted air handler CAH-D24HNR8-FMC(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223218 | 73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE1802 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218389013 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models have all five ratings) | 58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H36DEMR3-M01/SE1801 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218361292 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 64.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)with ducted air handler CAH-D48HNR8-FMD(J0)2 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223220 | 72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180with ducted air handler OAH-C48DMR3-B02/SE1803 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216437867 |
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.
| Rating | GCHV | OUTES |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 69% · 2.10COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 86% · 2.30OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 66% · 83%COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tons | beats 96% · 103%ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE180Ducted, 2 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 69% · 9.0COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 74% · 9.2OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 87% · 20.0COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tons | beats 81% · 18.5OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 93% · 13.3COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tons | beats 83% · 12.0OTD-H42SMR3-C01/SE143Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 74% · 42,500 Btu/hCOT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D48HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 94% · 24,600 Btu/hORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE180Ducted, 2 tons |