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GCHV vs QUIK COMFORT heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, GCHV scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. GCHV has 20 outdoor models, QUIK COMFORT has 17 outdoor models. GCHV and QUIK COMFORT 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 and QUIK COMFORT on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, GCHV scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • GCHV
  • QUIK COMFORT
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingGCHVQUIK COMFORT
Efficiency index38% (higher)median —31% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F39% (higher)median 1.8434% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F37% (higher)median 70%27% (higher)median 68%
HSPF228%median 7.538%median 9.5
SEER230% (higher)median 14.328% (higher)median 19.0
EER251% (higher)median 11.738% (higher)median 11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F45% (higher)median 11,100 Btu/h35% (higher)median 12,250 Btu/h
Outdoor models2017
AHRI certifications4817

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardGCHVQUIK COMFORT
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)20%4 models41.2%7 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)20%4 models41.2%7 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)20%4 models23.5%4 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate10%2 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 4 groups where both have models
  • GCHV
  • QUIK COMFORT
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeGCHVQUIK COMFORT
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons6 · index 14%1 · index —
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 57%1 · index —
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index —2 · index —
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5 · index 59%3 · index —
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone6 · index 34%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 33%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone2 · index 22%

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

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeGCHVCold-climate score, best modelQUIK COMFORTCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons8.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPT-DD09AGR4-VTA1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218724431None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons67.2(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 215223218None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons64.7(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 215223221None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class50.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC09HMSP2C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP2E20SU4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217616679
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeGCHVAll-around score, best modelQUIK COMFORTAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons18.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPT-DD12AGR4-VTA4 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217175307None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2 tons79.6(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)3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223218None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 4 models have all five ratings)None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons64.4(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 215223220None on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class43.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC09HMSP2C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP2E20SU6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616679
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC24HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC24HMSP2E19SU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616672
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class23.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC36HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC36HMSP2E19SU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616673

All-around board, every manufacturer

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.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingGCHVQUIK COMFORT
COP at 5°Fbeats 69% · 2.10COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 88% · 2.10QC36HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 66% · 83%COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 47% · 75%QC12HMSP1C20SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 69% · 9.0COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 64% · 10.0QC09HMSP2C20SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 87% · 20.0COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 47% · 21.0QC24HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 93% · 13.3COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 74% · 12.0QC15S30HUP2C4Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 74% · 42,500 Btu/hCOT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D48HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 72% · 12,500 Btu/hQC18HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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