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GOETTL vs MRCOOL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GOETTL model beats 42% and a typical MRCOOL model 54%. MRCOOL rates higher overall.

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GOETTL

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

110 models listed

MRCOOL

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

111 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°FGOETTL: Beats 39%MRCOOL: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGOETTL: Beats 18%MRCOOL: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GOETTL: Beats 26%MRCOOL: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GOETTL: Beats 38%MRCOOL: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GOETTL: Beats 64%MRCOOL: Beats 56%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    GOETTL
    12%
    MRCOOL
    47%
  • Xcel CC

    GOETTL
    3%
    MRCOOL
    25%
  • CEE Advanced

    GOETTL
    0%
    MRCOOL
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GOETTL
    0%
    MRCOOL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

GOETTL

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from GOETTL.

MRCOOL

None of MRCOOL’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 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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