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Multi MFG vs Viessmann: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Multi MFG model beats 56% and a typical Viessmann model 53%. Multi MFG rates slightly higher overall.

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Multi MFG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

54 models listed

Viessmann

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

53 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°FMulti MFG: Beats 46%Viessmann: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMulti MFG: Beats 59%Viessmann: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Multi MFG: Beats 65%Viessmann: Beats 63%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Multi MFG: Beats 64%Viessmann: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Multi MFG: Beats 47%Viessmann: Beats 46%

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

    Multi MFG
    70%
    Viessmann
    64%

  • Xcel CC

    Multi MFG
    56%
    Viessmann
    43%

  • CEE Advanced

    Multi MFG
    0%
    Viessmann
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Multi MFG
    30%
    Viessmann
    47%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-24HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 24CCHP0-C-M-AMulti MFG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.1score / 100
  2. 224HPC3-HH-AMulti MFG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.8score / 100

Viessmann

  1. 1DLCSRBH24AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFSCBH24XAKViessmann2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.1score / 100
  2. 2DLCMHBH24CAKViessmann2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.87 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    53.3score / 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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