GCHV vs TRUENORTH heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, TRUENORTH scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. GCHV has 20 outdoor models, TRUENORTH has 10 outdoor models. GCHV and TRUENORTH 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
- TRUENORTH
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | GCHV | TRUENORTH |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 38%median — | 53%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 39%median 1.84 | 54%median 2.00 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 37%median 70% | 59%median 76% |
| HSPF2 | 28%median 7.5 | 38%median 9.4 |
| SEER2 | 30%median 14.3 | 50%median 20.8 |
| EER2 | 51%median 11.7 | 63%median 12.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 45%median 11,100 Btu/h | 57%median 19,200 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 20 | 10 |
| AHRI certifications | 48 | 22 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | GCHV | TRUENORTH |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%4 models | 90%9 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%4 models | 90%9 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 10%1 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 20%4 models | 90%9 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 10%1 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 10%2 models | 0%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.
- GCHV
- TRUENORTH
- 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 | TRUENORTH |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 6 · index 14% | 1 · index 49% |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 5 · index 57% | 1 · index 55% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 4 · index — | 2 · index 60% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 5 · index 59% | 2 · index 68% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 4 · index 37% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None | 2 · index 50% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 2 · index 68% |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 2 · index 52% |
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 | TRUENORTHCold-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 | 39.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLWHD(18)ND6MO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218593168 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 67.2(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)2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215223218 | 49.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(24)ND6MO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218593170 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) | 52.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(36)ND6MO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218593172 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)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 | 55.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(42)ND6MO1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218593173 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 61.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(18)ND6MO4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218593163 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(24)ND6MO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218593164 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(36)ND6MO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218593166 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(42)ND6MO1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218593167 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | GCHVAll-around score, best model | TRUENORTHAll-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 | 48.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLWHD(18)ND6MO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593168 |
| 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 | 54.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(24)ND6MO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593170 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models have all five ratings) | 61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(30)ND6MO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593171 |
| 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 | 69.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLWHD(42)ND6MO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593173 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 52.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(18)ND6MO4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593163 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 67.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(24)ND6MO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593164 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(30)ND6MO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593165 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLWHD(42)ND6MO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218593167 |
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 | TRUENORTH |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 69% · 2.10COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 96% · 2.20WLWHD(60)ND6MONon-ducted, 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 81% · 100%WLWHD(36)ND6MONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 69% · 9.0COT-D60HNR8-GA01(J0)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 69% · 10.0WLWHD(24)ND6MONon-ducted, 2 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 87% · 20.0COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tons | beats 85% · 19.0WLWHD(60)ND6MODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 93% · 13.3COT-D36HNR8-EA01(J0)Also listed as COT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)Ducted, 2 tons | beats 94% · 13.0WLWHD(42)ND6MONon-ducted, 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 86% · 36,000 Btu/hWLWHD(36)ND6MONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |