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Nortek Global HVAC vs RUSSELL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Nortek Global HVAC model beats 31% and a typical RUSSELL model 33%. RUSSELL rates slightly higher overall.

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Nortek Global HVAC

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

109 models listed

RUSSELL

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

111 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°FNortek Global HVAC: Beats 23%RUSSELL: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%RUSSELL: Beats 21%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%RUSSELL: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 32%RUSSELL: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 42%RUSSELL: Beats 36%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    Nortek Global HVAC
    28%
    RUSSELL
    11%

  • Xcel CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    20%
    RUSSELL
    7%

  • CEE Advanced

    Nortek Global HVAC
    2%
    RUSSELL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    11%
    RUSSELL
    12%

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). What size is my system?

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD36MSK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.9score / 100
  2. 2DXH36FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    52.2score / 100
  3. 3DXH30FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    48.2score / 100

RUSSELL

  1. 1RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY3621MTANM and furnace S801V0504A17UHSRUSSELL2.5 tons · 32,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.1score / 100
  2. 2SP19AY36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY3621MEAAM and furnace S802V0504A17UHRUSSELL3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.9score / 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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