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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 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.

QUIK COMFORT

None of QUIK COMFORT’s ductless, up to 1.5 tons models qualifies.

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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