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TK'S vs WILLIS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical TK'S model beats 48% and a typical WILLIS model 51%. WILLIS rates slightly higher overall.

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TK'S

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 models listed

WILLIS

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 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°FTK'S: Beats 34%WILLIS: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FTK'S: Beats 31%WILLIS: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2TK'S: Beats 58%WILLIS: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2TK'S: Beats 64%WILLIS: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2TK'S: Beats 47%WILLIS: Beats 46%

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

    TK'S
    67%
    WILLIS
    87%
  • Xcel CC

    TK'S
    20%
    WILLIS
    87%
  • CEE Advanced

    TK'S
    0%
    WILLIS
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    TK'S
    0%
    WILLIS
    73%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

TK'S

None of TK'S’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

WILLIS

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from WILLIS.

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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