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LLOYD vs TEMPBLUE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical LLOYD model beats 21% and a typical TEMPBLUE model 37%. TEMPBLUE rates higher overall.

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LLOYD

21%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 models listed

TEMPBLUE

37%

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°FLLOYD: Beats 14%TEMPBLUE: Beats 50%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLLOYD: Beats 38%TEMPBLUE: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2LLOYD: Beats 10%TEMPBLUE: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2LLOYD: Beats 24%TEMPBLUE: Beats 35%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2LLOYD: Beats 14%TEMPBLUE: Beats 34%

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

    LLOYD
    40%
    TEMPBLUE
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    LLOYD
    40%
    TEMPBLUE
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    LLOYD
    0%
    TEMPBLUE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    LLOYD
    0%
    TEMPBLUE
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 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?

LLOYD

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from LLOYD.

TEMPBLUE

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from TEMPBLUE.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

The advanced view adds ranks, both brands’ models inside every size class, standout models per rating and cold-weather curves.

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