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LG vs Nortek Global HVAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical LG model beats 56% and a typical Nortek Global HVAC model 31%. LG rates higher overall.

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LG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

100 models listed

Nortek Global HVAC

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

109 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°FLG: Beats 56%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLG: Beats 57%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2LG: Beats 51%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2LG: Beats 49%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2LG: Beats 64%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 42%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    LG
    86%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    28%

  • Xcel CC

    LG
    78%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    20%

  • CEE Advanced

    LG
    11%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    LG
    64%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    11%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

LG

  1. 1KUMXA361ALG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.1Meets 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 92
  2. 2KUSXA301Awith ducted air handler MSVT36***864FAALG2.5 tons · 29,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 83.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    85.3score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 87
  3. 3ZRUM036GSS0LG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.4Meets 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    82.6score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 78

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1DXH30FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    61.6score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 75
  2. 2DXH36FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    59.0score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 66
  3. 3SH4BF5M2SX36Kwith ducted air handler B65VMMX3648K-CNortek Global HVAC (sold as Nortek Global Hvac Llc)Also sold as Frigidaire FSH4BF5M2SX36K, Maytag PSH4BF5M2SX36K3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    39.5score / 100Heating 27 · Cooling 52

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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