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TEMP SHIFT vs ZAFRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical TEMP SHIFT model beats 66% and a typical ZAFRO model 33%. TEMP SHIFT rates higher overall.

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

TEMP SHIFT

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 models listed

ZAFRO

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

19 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°FTEMP SHIFT: Beats 52%ZAFRO: Beats 62%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FTEMP SHIFT: Beats 79%ZAFRO: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2TEMP SHIFT: Beats 79%ZAFRO: Beats 22%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2TEMP SHIFT: Beats 61%ZAFRO: Beats 33%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2TEMP SHIFT: Beats 62%ZAFRO: Beats 21%

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

    TEMP SHIFT
    95%
    ZAFRO
    63%

  • Xcel CC

    TEMP SHIFT
    90%
    ZAFRO
    58%

  • CEE Advanced

    TEMP SHIFT
    5%
    ZAFRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    TEMP SHIFT
    0%
    ZAFRO
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

TEMP SHIFT

  1. 1TSMZHH365Z2R5TEMP SHIFT3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.4 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    83.6score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 85
  2. 2TSMZHH274Z2R5TEMP SHIFT2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    77.4score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 82
  3. 3TSHCHH362R5with ducted air handler TSAHU36R5ETEMP SHIFT3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.4 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.3score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 62

ZAFRO

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ZAFRO.

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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