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Nortek Global HVAC vs THERMAL ZONE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Nortek Global HVAC model beats 51% and a typical THERMAL ZONE model 43%. Nortek Global HVAC rates higher overall.

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Nortek Global HVAC

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

75 models listed

THERMAL ZONE

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

88 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%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 68%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNortek Global HVAC: Beats 64%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 38%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 39%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 26%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 46%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 36%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Nortek Global HVAC
    39%
    THERMAL ZONE
    13%

  • Xcel CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    41%
    THERMAL ZONE
    7%

  • CEE Advanced

    Nortek Global HVAC
    0%
    THERMAL ZONE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    29%
    THERMAL ZONE
    22%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1WHU09SZA21Swith ducted air handler WHU09DHA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.9score / 100
  2. 2WHU18SZA21Swith ducted air handler WHU18DHA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    54.4score / 100
  3. 3WHU12SZA21Swith ducted air handler WHU12DHA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 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)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    50.9score / 100

THERMAL ZONE

  1. 1TZPLV182PAwith ducted air handler H,RG21924+TDTHERMAL ZONE1.5 tons · 17,700 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 109% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    109% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    67.7score / 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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