Top cold-climate picks: ducted, up to 1.5 tons
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.
New to heat pump ratings? The Simple view explains them in plain words →
LeaderboardsData as of updated · sources
Top cold-climate picks: Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
1,420 of 1,824 models in this size class qualify. 361 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 42 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137MAHAQ06AA3CARRIER · 45M Serieswith ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as Midea 37MAHAQ06AA3, Midea D5CSHAH06AAK, MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X, Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK | Carrier | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.5 | 14.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 13 | 215323798 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 2DRA1H06S2ADurastar · DRA Serieswith ducted air handler DRADL0612F2A | Durastar | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.4 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215359244 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 3MO1HS-H06B-2AMIDEA · MDL Serieswith ducted air handler MDLHU-H06B-2A | Midea | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.4 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215471411 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 4BMS626HHYCBLUERIDGE · BMS Serieswith ducted air handler BMC6LCD | BlueRidge | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.4 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215853938 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 5CH-RHP06F9-230VOCooper&Hunter · CH Serieswith ducted air handler CH-RS06MDT-MS | Cooper&Hunter | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.4 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 7 | 215864212 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 6ML06HP230NEXH-OMAINLINE · ML Serieswith ducted air handler ML06HP230LSDUC-I | Rheem | 0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.41 | 13.8 | 7,800 | 21.4 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 6 | 215864373 | 93.5 | 89% | 92% | 99% |
| 737MUHAQ18AA3BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMSwith indoor coil DM36A3J+TDR and furnace 8(0,1)*SB36070M17 | Carrier | 1.5 tons16,800 Btu/h · Ducted | 95% | 3.00 | 10.8 | 16,000 | 14.8 | 11.2 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1,618 | 218076312 | 92.9 | 88% | 100% | 91% |
| 85TWV0X24A1TRANEwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2B060M4PCB | Trane | 1.5 tons19,800 Btu/h · Ducted | 122% | 2.99 | 10.0 | 27,000 | 21.2 | 11.7 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 185 | 216794262 | 92.5 | 100% | 100% | 79% |
| 9RD18AY24AJVCRHEEMwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A3J+TDR and furnace R951V0403A17UH | Rheem | 1.5 tons20,200 Btu/h · Ducted | 116% | 2.60 | 10.0 | 23,600 | 18.0 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 547 | 218827453 | 91.6 | 99% | 98% | 79% |
| 105A6V0X24A1AMERICAN STANDARDwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)24B4J+TDR and furnace L8V1A060U3VSB+LRP | Trane | 1.5 tons19,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 98% | 2.93 | 10.0 | 21,800 | 21.0 | 11.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 167 | 217117128 | 89.2 | 90% | 99% | 79% |
Download CSV of the Ducted, up to 1.5 tons cold-climate board