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Live cool vs TEHANLD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Live cool model beats 57% and a typical TEHANLD model 24%. Live cool rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Live cool

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

10 models listed

TEHANLD

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 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°FLive cool: Beats 44%TEHANLD: Beats 17%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLive cool: Beats 37%TEHANLD: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Live cool: Beats 57%TEHANLD: Beats 12%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Live cool: Beats 74%TEHANLD: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Live cool: Beats 63%TEHANLD: Beats 26%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    Live cool
    100%
    TEHANLD
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Live cool
    100%
    TEHANLD
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    Live cool
    0%
    TEHANLD
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Live cool
    90%
    TEHANLD
    0%

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?

Live cool

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Live cool.

TEHANLD

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from TEHANLD.

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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