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NG Trade vs WILLIS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical NG Trade model beats 54% and a typical WILLIS model 63%. WILLIS rates higher overall.

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NG Trade

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

32 models listed

WILLIS

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

29 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°FNG Trade: Beats 63%WILLIS: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNG Trade: Beats 38%WILLIS: Beats 71%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2NG Trade: Beats 56%WILLIS: Beats 50%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2NG Trade: Beats 62%WILLIS: Beats 69%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2NG Trade: Beats 47%WILLIS: Beats 72%

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

    NG Trade
    84%
    WILLIS
    97%

  • Xcel CC

    NG Trade
    53%
    WILLIS
    97%

  • CEE Advanced

    NG Trade
    0%
    WILLIS
    10%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    NG Trade
    56%
    WILLIS
    86%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

NG Trade

None of NG Trade’s ducted, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

WILLIS

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from WILLIS.

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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