GE Appliances vs MRCOOL heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, MRCOOL scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. GE Appliances has 66 outdoor models, MRCOOL has 111 outdoor models. They share hardware: 3 equipment families appear under both names.
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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.
- GE Appliances
- MRCOOL
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | GE Appliances | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 49%median — · 22nd ranked | 54%median — · 15th ranked |
| COP at 5°F | 42%median 1.89 · 24th ranked | 49%median 1.94 · 18th ranked |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 45% (higher)median 69% · 21st ranked | 41% (higher)median 64% · 24th ranked |
| HSPF2 | 50%median 9.0 · 16th ranked | 51%median 8.6 · 15th ranked |
| SEER2 | 46%median 18.0 · 18th ranked | 50%median 16.6 · 12th ranked |
| EER2 | 50%median 11.7 · 15th ranked | 56%median 11.7 · 12th ranked |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 47% (higher)median 16,500 Btu/h · 19th ranked | 43% (higher)median 17,800 Btu/h · 21st ranked |
| Outdoor models | 66 | 111 |
| AHRI certifications | 6,840 | 361 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | GE Appliances | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 62.1%41 models | 46.8%52 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 60.6%40 models | 43.2%48 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 36.4%24 models | 25.2%28 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 27.3%18 models | 22.5%25 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- GE Appliances
- MRCOOL
- 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 | GE Appliances | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 9 · index 42% | 8 · index 55% |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 10 · index 51% | 13 · index 57% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 9 · index 53% | 24 · index 55% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 15 · index 54% | 27 · index 55% |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | None | 4 · index 41% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 24 · index 53% | 23 · index 56% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 8 · index 44% | 7 · index 56% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 4 · index 35% | 10 · index 45% |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 2 · index 18% | 2 · index 49% |
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 | GE AppliancesCold-climate score, best model | MRCOOLCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 52.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH220NCDD**4 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 210154190 | 73.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DIYH-18-HP-C-230C25with ducted air handler DIYH-18-HP-MUAH-230C252 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 210295926 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)NS22H24MA4-**Awith ducted air handler NAM30V2TA44 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 212396412 | 69.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CENTRAL-24-HP-C-230A00with ducted air handler CENTRAL-24-HP-MUAH230A005 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 211497151 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 62.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH436NCDD**2 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 210154197 | 74.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230A00with ducted air handler CENTRAL-36-HP-MUAH230A006 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 210279122 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS17H48SA4-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)48D44+TDR and furnace NF97D070M3B-3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 213884874 | 77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CENTRAL-60-HP-C-230A00with ducted air handler CENTRAL-60-HP-MUAH230A006 of 27 models qualify · AHRI 210279124 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | No models in this size class | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH112URDE**with ductless indoor unit ASYW12URDE12 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 212409457 | 86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)O-ES-09-HP-C-230Bwith ductless indoor unit O-09-HP-WMAH-230B8 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 208552810 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH324NCDD**5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 210154192 | 84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)O-HH-24-HP-C-230Awith ductless indoor unit O-24-HP-WMAH-230BAlso listed as O-HH-24-HP-C-230B3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207339164 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 67.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASH436NCDD**3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 210154196 | 53.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIY-MULTI3-27HP230C1 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 207339195 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 19.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH4248UCDD**with ductless indoor unit USYL42UCDD1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 211744614 | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | GE AppliancesAll-around score, best model | MRCOOLAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 61.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS17H18SA4-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)24D34+TDR and furnace NF97D070M3B-7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213884332 | 59.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MULTI2-18HP230B4 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552830 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS22H24MA4-**Awith ducted air handler NAM30V2TA49 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212396412 | 68.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25with ducted air handler DIYH-24-HP-MUAH-230C2510 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210288098 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS22H36MA4-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36D44+TDR and furnace NF97D070M3B-7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213884682 | 75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MULTI3-27HP230B14 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552953 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS17H48SA4-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)48D44+TDR and furnace NF80D110S5C-11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213884846 | 69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHP17048A-**Awith indoor coil MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV and furnace MGM80SE090C5A16 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211737253 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 67.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NS17H60SA4-**Awith indoor coil NCUC60CT5D-**+TDR and furnace NF80U110T5C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217490085 | 62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHP17060A-**Awith indoor coil MCVP60CNPA+TDR and furnace MGM80SE090C5A2 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212619860 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASH109URDE**with ductless indoor unit ASYW09URDE22 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212409456 | 88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)O-ES-09-HP-C-230Bwith ductless indoor unit O-09-HP-WMAH-230B23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552810 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 59.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH324JCDD**8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207698999 | 84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)O-HH-24-HP-C-230Awith ductless indoor unit O-24-HP-WMAH-230BAlso listed as O-HH-24-HP-C-230B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207339164 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 48.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH436NCDD**4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210154196 | 78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MULTI3-27HP230B7 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552834 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 18.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASH542JCDD**2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210532846 | 56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MULTI5-48HP230B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552838 |
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 | GE Appliances | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 99% · 2.99NS17H48SA4-**ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 97% · 2.39O-ES-12-HP-C-230BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 92% · 106%ASH109URDE**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 97% · 98%MDPH180484Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 99% · 14.0ASH109URDSE*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 98% · 9.8DIY-MULTI5-48HP230CDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 100% · 30.0ASH109URDSE*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 99% · 24.6MULTI3-27HP230BNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| EER2 | beats 100% · 14.5NS17H18SA4-**ADucted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 99% · 14.0MHP17024A-**ADucted, 2 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 94% · 18,500 Btu/hASH220NCDD**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 99% · 54,356 Btu/hCENTRAL-60-HP-C-230A00Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |