Top cold-climate picks: non-ducted, 2.5–3 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.
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Top cold-climate picks: Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
873 of 1,140 models in this size class qualify. 210 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 55 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YPAS30BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ | York | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 103% | 2.40 | 12.0 | 32,800 | 20.3 | 13.9 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 218694248 | 97.5 | 94% | 99% | 100% |
| 2YPAS30BUFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ | York | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 102% | 2.30 | 12.0 | 32,600 | 21.0 | 14.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 6 | 218694244 | 97.1 | 94% | 98% | 100% |
| 3YPAS36BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB36UFA1DQ | York | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 104% | 2.10 | 11.8 | 39,500 | 20.5 | 14.4 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 4 | 218694249 | 95.1 | 98% | 88% | 100% |
| 4AOUH30KUAH1FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-serieswith ductless indoor unit AUUH30KUAS | Fujitsu | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 103% | 2.16 | 11.0 | 33,000 | 23.0 | 13.7 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 4 | 217895708 | 94.6 | 94% | 91% | 99% |
| 5PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***Mitsubishi Electric · P serieswith ductless indoor unit PLA-AE30NL | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.30 | 11.0 | 32,000 | 23.8 | 14.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 9 | 218697037 | 93.8 | 85% | 98% | 99% |
| 6KUMXA361ALG · KUMXA361A | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.27 | 11.0 | 45,000 | 22.0 | 14.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215402345 | 93.7 | 85% | 98% | 99% |
| 7AVW-36F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.45 | 10.8 | 42,000 | 23.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618248 | 92.7 | 85% | 99% | 94% |
| 8CHV6-RS36URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.45 | 10.8 | 42,000 | 23.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026553 | 92.7 | 85% | 99% | 94% |
| 9ZRUM036GSS0LG · ZRUM036GSS0 | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.30 | 10.6 | 42,000 | 23.0 | 15.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 214914950 | 89.8 | 85% | 98% | 87% |
| 10MOU-B36LH-2CTMorleywith ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-2 | Midea | 3 tons36,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 104% | 2.02 | 10.8 | 39,500 | 20.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 3 | 217022114 | 89.8 | 99% | 76% | 94% |
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