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HEMA vs MULTIZONE heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, HEMA scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. HEMA has 9 outdoor models, MULTIZONE has 9 outdoor models. HEMA and MULTIZONE 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.
HEMA and MULTIZONE 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, HEMA scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • HEMA
  • MULTIZONE
  • Other ranked manufacturers
HEMAMULTIZONE

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingHEMAMULTIZONE
Efficiency index43%median —47%median —
COP at 5°F22% (higher)median 1.8014% (higher)median 1.78
Capacity retention at 5°F37% (higher)median 67%33% (higher)median 68%
HSPF237% (higher)median 8.523% (higher)median 8.5
SEER254% (higher)median 19.031% (higher)median 18.5
EER241%median 10.847%median 10.9
Heating capacity at 5°F37%median 11,900 Btu/h51%median 10,150 Btu/h
Outdoor models99
AHRI certifications99

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardHEMAMULTIZONE
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)44.4%4 models22.2%2 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)44.4%4 models22.2%2 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)22.2%2 models11.1%1 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 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 · 3 groups where both have models
  • HEMA
  • MULTIZONE
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 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 typeHEMAMULTIZONE
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index —None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index —None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 49%6 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 47%2 · index —
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 23%1 · index —

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 typeHEMACold-climate score, best modelMULTIZONECold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons39.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DS-2MS0912HC230with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS0912HE2302 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21480206534.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MIT12H2G31(O)with ductless indoor unit MIT12H2G31(I)1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 9850218
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 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 typeHEMAAll-around score, best modelMULTIZONEAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons51.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DS-2MS0912HC230with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS0912HE2303 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21480206546.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MIT18H2G31(O)with ductless indoor unit MIT18H2G31(I)2 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 9850219
Non-ducted, 2 tons46.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DS-2MS2422HC200with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS2422HE2001 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802068None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons23.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DS-2MS3621HC190with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS3621HE1901 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802063None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)

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
RatingHEMAMULTIZONE
COP at 5°Fbeats 26% · 1.80DS-2MS2422HC200Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 22% · 1.80MIT18H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 56% · 74%DS-2MS0912HC230Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 39% · 70%MIT12H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 49% · 8.1DS-48SDC-18Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 57% · 9.5MIT12H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 73% · 23.0DS-2MS0912HC230Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 67% · 22.5MIT18H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 68% · 13.0DS-2MS1822HC220Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 80% · 13.7MIT09H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 66% · 11,900 Btu/hDS-2MS1822HC220Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 66% · 11,900 Btu/hMIT18H2G31(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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