Top cold-climate picks: ducted, 5 tons and up
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. COP at 5°F alone is not used: it is measured at whatever heat output the unit delivers at 5°F, so a unit with little output there can still post a high COP. The single-rating boards remain, each labelled as ranked by that one rating. Only manufacturers with a QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file are ranked.
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Top cold-climate picks: Ducted, 5 tons and up
79 of 479 models in this size class qualify. 262 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 138 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 64 of the qualifiers are from manufacturers with a QMID on file (the ranked pool).
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | Cap. 5/47 | COP@5°F | HSPF2 | Btu/h @5°F | SEER2 | EER2 | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. | Score | Beats on Cap. 5/47 | Beats on COP@5°F | Beats on HSPF2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1MCY-MUB0608HS2P-ULTOSHIBA CARRIER · MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL | Carrier | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 73% | 2.22 | 10.1 | 47,000 | 18.9 | 10.1 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 4 | 216763249 | 94.7 | 91% | 95% | 99% |
| 2KUMXB601ALG · KUMXB601A | LG | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 82% | 2.33 | 9.5 | 52,500 | 18.5 | 11.7 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 3 | 215402344 | 94.6 | 97% | 97% | 90% |
| 3AUWR-60U3TH5HISENSE · Hi-PRO HDwith ducted air handler AUH-60UX3TEH3 | Hisense | 5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 75% | 2.42 | 9.0 | 42,500 | 19.0 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 11 | 214802098 | 88.6 | 94% | 98% | 74% |
| 4AUWR-6024PHISENSE · Hi-PRO HDwith ducted air handler AUH-6024Also listed as AOH-60U3T24P | Hisense | 5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 74% | 2.46 | 9.0 | 42,000 | 19.0 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 17 | 214855379 | 88.3 | 91% | 100% | 74% |
| 5AVW-60F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 100% | 2.10 | 10.1 | 63,000 | 17.0 | 10.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618253 | 88.2 | 100% | 66% | 99% |
| 6CHV6-RS60URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 100% | 2.10 | 10.1 | 63,000 | 17.0 | 10.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026558 | 88.2 | 100% | 66% | 99% |
| 7AM060FCMDCG1SAMSUNG · DVM S Mini | Samsung | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 85% | 2.04 | 10.5 | 56,250 | 19.0 | 11.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216016316 | 83.7 | 98% | 54% | 99% |
| 8VPD060H6M-5PLENNOX · DVM S Mini | Lennox | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 85% | 2.04 | 10.5 | 56,250 | 19.0 | 11.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216054512 | 83.7 | 98% | 54% | 99% |
| 927VNA360A*030*CARRIER · Infinity 23 VS Heat Pumpwith ducted air handler FE5BNBD60L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN060**AA, HEIL B5H3V60*K*AAA | Carrier | 5 tons58,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 74% | 2.18 | 9.0 | 44,500 | 20.0 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 191 | 215931484 | 82.3 | 92% | 81% | 74% |
| 103TXK2260AF00HAATrane · TraneAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA | Trane | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 82% | 2.00 | 11.0 | 53,000 | 16.8 | 11.5 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 2 | 218451025 | 81.1 | 96% | 47% | 100% |
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