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KANIONco vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KANIONco model beats 46% and a typical LG model 65%. LG rates higher overall.

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KANIONco

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

91 models listed

LG

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

78 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°FKANIONco: Beats 49%LG: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKANIONco: Beats 37%LG: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KANIONco: Beats 45%LG: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KANIONco: Beats 48%LG: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KANIONco: Beats 38%LG: Beats 69%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    KANIONco
    57%
    LG
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    KANIONco
    33%
    LG
    68%

  • CEE Advanced

    KANIONco
    0%
    LG
    9%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KANIONco
    18%
    LG
    45%

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.

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KANIONco

None of KANIONco’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

LG

  1. 1LMU421HHVLG3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.29 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    97.4score / 100
  2. 2LMU480HHVLG4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.34 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    95.8score / 100
  3. 3LUU420HHVwith ductless indoor unit LCN429HVLG3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.8score / 100

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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