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Viessmann vs WHIRLPOOL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Viessmann model beats 60% and a typical WHIRLPOOL model 26%. Viessmann rates higher overall.

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Viessmann

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

43 models listed

WHIRLPOOL

26%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

42 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°FViessmann: Beats 53%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FViessmann: Beats 72%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 21%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Viessmann: Beats 74%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 17%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Viessmann: Beats 59%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 17%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Viessmann: Beats 49%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 33%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Viessmann
    84%
    WHIRLPOOL
    2%

  • Xcel CC

    Viessmann
    79%
    WHIRLPOOL
    5%

  • CEE Advanced

    Viessmann
    5%
    WHIRLPOOL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Viessmann
    70%
    WHIRLPOOL
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Viessmann

  1. 1D5CMHAH30EAKViessmann2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 80.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    116% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    85.8score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 91
  2. 2D5CMHAH36EAKViessmann3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 78.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.1 (EER2)
    Great
    81.5score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 87
  3. 3D5CLHAH36AAKwith ductless indoor unit D5FCFAH36XAKViessmann3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    68.5score / 100Heating 89 · Cooling 48

WHIRLPOOL

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from WHIRLPOOL.

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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