Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.

Trane and York on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, York scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings.

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York
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Trane	York
Efficiency index	50%median — · 19th ranked	54%median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F	68% (higher)median 2.24 · 1st ranked	67% (higher)median 2.16 · 2nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	43%median 65% · 24th ranked	51%median 70% · 14th ranked
HSPF2	36%median 7.5 · 27th ranked	44%median 8.0 · 20th ranked
SEER2	40%median 15.5 · 25th ranked	40%median 15.2 · 26th ranked
EER2	66% (higher)median 11.7 · 3rd ranked	57% (higher)median 11.7 · 10th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	44%median 21,800 Btu/h · 24th ranked	53%median 20,000 Btu/h · 14th ranked
Outdoor models	363	229
AHRI certifications	84,774	94,251

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Trane	York
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	38.6%140 models	52.8%121 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	36.6%133 models	52.8%121 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	2.5%9 models	7.9%18 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	25.6%93 models	38.9%89 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	2.5%9 models	7.9%18 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	17.9%65 models	35.4%81 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.

Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models

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All models of the group

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Trane	York
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	18 · index 46%	22 · index 54%
Ducted, 2 tons	42 · index 44%	20 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	102 · index 49%	59 · index 50%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	131 · index 53%	69 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	46 · index 49%	13 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	15 · index 53%	43 · index 62%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	4 · index 42%	16 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	7 · index 56%	15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	3 · index 63%	5 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 68%	None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct type	TraneCold-climate score, best model	YorkCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2B060M4PCB5 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 216794262	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB18UFA1DQ9 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 218694255
Ducted, 2 tons	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A115 of 40 models qualify · AHRI 218792275	90.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JMC12B2SN1+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218026253
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV8X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2C080M5PCB24 of 102 models qualify · AHRI 216797087	92.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A4K+TDR and furnace Z9ET080C16SMPS122 of 61 models qualify · AHRI 218350129
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	93.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace S9V2D120U5PSC+LRP38 of 131 models qualify · AHRI 216794596	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler DM59A4K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR18 of 67 models qualify · AHRI 218026269
Ducted, 5 tons and up	81.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA2 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 218451025	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D212 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218450295
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218067082	91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB18UFA1DQ36 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 218694256
Non-ducted, 2 tons	37.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215385437	96.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ13 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 218694257
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218451026	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ11 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218694248
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218451027	59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPPFCB48UFA1DQ3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218696687
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218451028	No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct type	TraneAll-around score, best model	YorkAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	84.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace *UHMB060CCV3+LRP17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794699	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS12BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB12UFA1DQ21 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694251
Ducted, 2 tons	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A131 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218792275	77.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JME08B2SN1+TDR25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218026254
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV0X36A1with indoor coil 5PX*D010AS3 and furnace S8V2D120M5PDBAlso sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A171 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216453109	91.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ39 of 55 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694240
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	88.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace L8V1C100U5VSB+LRP102 of 138 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794476	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)60B3K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR44 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218014963
Ducted, 5 tons and up	74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA9 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451025	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D216 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218450295
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218067082	89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YRACXJ12WHAAwith ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ12PHAA43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037193
Non-ducted, 2 tons	48.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215385437	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694257
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451026	85.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694244
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451027	60.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB48UFA1DQ5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694246
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	67.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451028	No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.

Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
Rating	Trane	York
COP at 5°F	beats 100% · 3.205TWR4036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 3.55UPC24CN23STG1Ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 136%5A6H7036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 123%YRACXJ24WHBANon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 13.53TXK2224AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TXK2236AF00HAA, 3TVHS036SF000AADucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 12.0YPAS30BUFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 21.65TWV0X36A1Also sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 22.0YH960E2C11Also sold as Coleman XH960E2C11Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 14.43TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 14.4YPAS36BLFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 27,200 Btu/h5TWV0X24A1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 23,000 Btu/hYRACXJ18WHAAAlso listed as YRACXJ18WHBANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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