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Rheem vs York: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Rheem model beats 54% and a typical York model 51%. Rheem rates slightly higher overall.

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Rheem

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

291 models listed

York

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 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°FRheem: Beats 69%York: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FRheem: Beats 59%York: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Rheem: Beats 49%York: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Rheem: Beats 44%York: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Rheem: Beats 46%York: Beats 57%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    Rheem
    40%
    York
    26%

  • Xcel CC

    Rheem
    35%
    York
    26%

  • CEE Advanced

    Rheem
    6%
    York
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Rheem
    16%
    York
    2%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Rheem

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Rheem.

York

None of York’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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