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LLOYD vs Relief Sciences: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical LLOYD model beats 21% and a typical Relief Sciences model 66%. Relief Sciences rates higher overall.

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LLOYD

21%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 models listed

Relief Sciences

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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°FLLOYD: Beats 14%Relief Sciences: Beats 38%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLLOYD: Beats 38%Relief Sciences: Beats 72%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2LLOYD: Beats 10%Relief Sciences: Beats 73%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2LLOYD: Beats 24%Relief Sciences: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2LLOYD: Beats 14%Relief Sciences: Beats 67%

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

    LLOYD
    40%
    Relief Sciences
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    LLOYD
    40%
    Relief Sciences
    90%
  • CEE Advanced

    LLOYD
    0%
    Relief Sciences
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    LLOYD
    0%
    Relief Sciences
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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.

LLOYD

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from LLOYD.

Relief Sciences

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Relief Sciences.

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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