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TGM vs Viessmann: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical TGM model beats 45% and a typical Viessmann model 60%. Viessmann rates higher overall.

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TGM

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

77 models listed

Viessmann

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

43 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°FTGM: Beats 48%Viessmann: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FTGM: Beats 42%Viessmann: Beats 72%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2TGM: Beats 41%Viessmann: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2TGM: Beats 45%Viessmann: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2TGM: Beats 42%Viessmann: Beats 49%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    TGM
    58%
    Viessmann
    84%

  • Xcel CC

    TGM
    55%
    Viessmann
    79%

  • CEE Advanced

    TGM
    1%
    Viessmann
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    TGM
    21%
    Viessmann
    70%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

TGM

  1. 1ARHHBT18ASwith ductless indoor unit AWHHBT18STGM1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 79.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    82.9score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 87
  2. 2ARHHBT12ASAwith ductless indoor unit AWHHBT12SATGM1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 64.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.8score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 62
  3. 3TMRHT18AS2TGM1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 61.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.1score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 62

Viessmann

  1. 1D5CSHAH06AAKwith ductless indoor unit D5FSHAH06XAKViessmann0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 96.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.7 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.5score / 100Heating 97 · Cooling 96
  2. 2D5CSHAH09AAKwith ductless indoor unit D5FSFAH09XAKViessmann1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    126% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.9 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    27.3 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    15.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    83.7score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 96
  3. 3D5CMHAH18CAKViessmann1.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 74.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    15.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    82.5score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 91

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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