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Nortek Global HVAC vs ZERO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Nortek Global HVAC model beats 51% and a typical ZERO 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

ZERO

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

69 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%ZERO: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNortek Global HVAC: Beats 64%ZERO: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 38%ZERO: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 39%ZERO: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 46%ZERO: Beats 46%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Nortek Global HVAC
    39%
    ZERO
    59%

  • Xcel CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    41%
    ZERO
    48%

  • CEE Advanced

    Nortek Global HVAC
    0%
    ZERO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Nortek Global HVAC
    29%
    ZERO
    25%

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

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1WHU09SZA21Swith ductless indoor unit WHU09CTA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    2.19 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    78.4score / 100
  2. 2WHZ09SZA21Swith ductless indoor unit WHZ09WMA21SNortek Global HVAC (sold as Westinghouse)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.7score / 100
  3. 3GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-1Nortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    73.1score / 100

ZERO

  1. 1ZMSB-09HV-USHHwith ductless indoor unit ZMSB-09HV-USHHZERO1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.22 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.0score / 100
  2. 2ZMSB-12HV-USHHwith ductless indoor unit ZMSB-12HV-USHHZERO1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.8score / 100
  3. 3ZMSB-18HV-USHHwith ductless indoor unit ZMSB-18HV-USHHZERO1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.35 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.3score / 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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