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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 51% and a typical RUSSELL model 49%. Nortek Global HVAC rates slightly higher overall.

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Nortek Global HVAC

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

75 models listed

RUSSELL

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

60 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 44%RUSSELL: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNortek Global HVAC: Beats 64%RUSSELL: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 38%RUSSELL: Beats 25%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 39%RUSSELL: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 46%RUSSELL: Beats 42%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Nortek Global HVAC
    39%
    RUSSELL
    17%

  • Xcel CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    41%
    RUSSELL
    13%

  • CEE Advanced

    Nortek Global HVAC
    0%
    RUSSELL
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    29%
    RUSSELL
    22%

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?

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1WHU36SZA21Swith ductless indoor unit WHU36CTA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.28 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    77.2score / 100
  2. 2GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-1Nortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.7score / 100
  3. 3WHP36M4A21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR 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

RUSSELL

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from RUSSELL.

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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