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GCHV vs QUIK COMFORT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 54% and a typical QUIK COMFORT model 14%. GCHV rates higher overall.

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GCHV

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

18 models listed

QUIK COMFORT

14%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

17 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%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 65%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 32%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 48%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 49%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 47%

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
    0%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    6%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    0%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

GCHV

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from GCHV.

QUIK COMFORT

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from QUIK COMFORT.

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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