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RUSSELL vs ZERO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical RUSSELL model beats 33% and a typical ZERO model 53%. ZERO rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

RUSSELL

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

111 models listed

ZERO

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

119 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°FRUSSELL: Beats 37%ZERO: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FRUSSELL: Beats 21%ZERO: Beats 52%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2RUSSELL: Beats 24%ZERO: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2RUSSELL: Beats 28%ZERO: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2RUSSELL: Beats 36%ZERO: Beats 48%

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

    RUSSELL
    11%
    ZERO
    71%

  • Xcel CC

    RUSSELL
    7%
    ZERO
    65%

  • CEE Advanced

    RUSSELL
    0%
    ZERO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    RUSSELL
    12%
    ZERO
    53%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

RUSSELL

  1. 1RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2417STANM and furnace S962V0603A17M4RUSSELL2 tons · 21,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.3score / 100
  2. 2SP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2421HEAAM and furnace S972V0603A17UPSRUSSELL2 tons · 22,800 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    54.5score / 100

ZERO

  1. 1ZRRV07HPBYFC-18SZEROAlso listed as ZPRVO7HPBYFC-18S, ZPRV07HPBYFC-18S2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    70.4score / 100
  2. 2ZOV-24HDGBwith ducted air handler ZAV-24HDGBZERO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.2score / 100
  3. 3ZSOVA-24HDMB-USHHwith ducted air handler ZAVA-24HDMB-USZERO2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.87 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.3score / 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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