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ORTECH vs VillaTherm: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ORTECH model beats 58% and a typical VillaTherm model 66%. VillaTherm rates higher overall.

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ORTECH

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 models listed

VillaTherm

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

24 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°FORTECH: Beats 53%VillaTherm: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FORTECH: Beats 69%VillaTherm: Beats 63%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ORTECH: Beats 65%VillaTherm: Beats 76%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ORTECH: Beats 67%VillaTherm: Beats 71%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ORTECH: Beats 42%VillaTherm: Beats 45%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    ORTECH
    83%
    VillaTherm
    92%
  • Xcel CC

    ORTECH
    79%
    VillaTherm
    92%
  • CEE Advanced

    ORTECH
    4%
    VillaTherm
    17%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ORTECH
    75%
    VillaTherm
    83%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

ORTECH

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ORTECH.

VillaTherm

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from VillaTherm.

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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