Top cold-climate picks: non-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: Non-ducted, 5 tons and up
32 of 86 models in this size class qualify. 54 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AVW-60F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.30 | 11.0 | 63,000 | 21.5 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618254 | 98.2 | 99% | 97% | 98% |
| 2CHV6-RS60URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.30 | 11.0 | 63,000 | 21.5 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026559 | 98.2 | 99% | 97% | 98% |
| 3KUMXB601ALG · KUMXB601A | LG | 5 tons58,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 82% | 2.33 | 9.8 | 52,500 | 19.5 | 11.9 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 3 | 215408633 | 84.7 | 88% | 98% | 68% |
| 4AM060FCMDCG1SAMSUNG · DVM S Mini | Samsung | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 85% | 2.11 | 11.0 | 56,250 | 23.0 | 13.8 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216032696 | 84.1 | 94% | 61% | 98% |
| 5VPD060H6M-5PLENNOX · DVM S Mini | Lennox | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 85% | 2.11 | 11.0 | 56,250 | 23.0 | 13.8 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216054508 | 84.1 | 94% | 61% | 98% |
| 6ZRUM060GSS0LG · ZRUM060GSS0 | LG | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 81% | 2.10 | 10.0 | 54,000 | 23.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 214914943 | 72.6 | 88% | 58% | 71% |
| 7AOUK060MSAN7FUJITSU · J-7 | Fujitsu | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 70% | 2.35 | 9.5 | 46,500 | 22.2 | 11.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 218466063 | 70.6 | 66% | 99% | 47% |
| 8RXTA60AAVJU*DAIKIN | Daikin | 5 tons57,500 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 70% | 2.35 | 9.5 | 38,500 | 20.5 | 8.7 | None | 3 | 217178411 | 70.2 | 64% | 99% | 47% |
| 9MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**Mitsubishi Electric · Smart MultiAlso listed as PUMY-HL60NKMU | Mitsubishi Electric | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 96% | 2.00 | 10.9 | 62,000 | 20.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 217643003 | 70.0 | 97% | 19% | 94% |
| 10MXZ-SM60NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · Smart Multi | Mitsubishi Electric | 5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 94% | 2.00 | 10.9 | 62,000 | 20.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 217643000 | 69.4 | 95% | 19% | 94% |
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