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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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  • 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 2.5–3 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 136MPC4-HH-AMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2MSH-36HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 36CCHP0-C-M-AMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    75.0score / 100
  3. 336HPC4-HH-AMulti MFG2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    64.0score / 100

Viessmann

  1. 1DLCMHBH36DAKViessmann3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    73.4score / 100
  2. 2DLCMHBH30DAKViessmann2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.65 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    42.4score / 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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