Top cold-climate picks: non-ducted systems, by size
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, up to 1.5 tons
2,672 of 3,568 models in this size class qualify. 716 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 158 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 1,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AOUH09KTAP1FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-Serieswith ductless indoor unit ASUH09KTAS | Fujitsu | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 142% | 2.48 | 14.0 | 17,000 | 33.5 | 19.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 4 | 216018255 | 98.5 | 99% | 98% | 98% |
| 2MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX06NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2 | Mitsubishi Electric | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 140% | 2.38 | 13.0 | 12,600 | 35.0 | 21.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 215611124 | 97.5 | 99% | 96% | 97% |
| 3MOX230-06HFN10-M1MDV · MSEPBwith ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1 | Midea | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 138% | 2.41 | 12.5 | 8,300 | 25.0 | 18.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 215865890 | 97.5 | 99% | 98% | 96% |
| 4BMS500-AAS009-1CSXRDBOSCH · BM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU006-1AHWXD | Bosch | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 138% | 2.41 | 12.5 | 8,300 | 25.0 | 18.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 6 | 217656832 | 97.5 | 99% | 98% | 96% |
| 5D5CPRAH18AAMIDEA · D5F Serieswith ductless indoor unit D5FPHAH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN10-M1H, Arcoaire D5CPRAH18AA | Midea | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 113% | 2.34 | 15.2 | 22,600 | 24.5 | 14.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 215413298 | 96.8 | 97% | 94% | 99% |
| 637MAHAQ06AA3CARRIER · 45M Serieswith ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as Midea 37MAHAQ06AA3, Midea D5CSHAH06AAK, MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X, Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK | Carrier | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 110% | 2.40 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 25.7 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 13 | 215323742 | 96.7 | 94% | 97% | 99% |
| 7BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-PBreeze33 · BZ33 Serieswith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP06WALL2-454-G3-P | Breeze33 | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 110% | 2.40 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 25.5 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 215449757 | 96.7 | 94% | 97% | 99% |
| 8MO1HS-H06B-2AMIDEA · MSE Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSEHU-H06B-2A | Midea | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 110% | 2.40 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 25.5 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215471379 | 96.7 | 94% | 97% | 99% |
| 9MOS06H2BH0AINNOVAIR · MHW Serieswith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB | Innovair | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 110% | 2.40 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 25.5 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 215725442 | 96.7 | 94% | 97% | 99% |
| 10SENA-06HF-OGSENVILLE · SENA Serieswith ductless indoor unit SENA-06HF-IGG | Senville | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 110% | 2.40 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 25.5 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 215735294 | 96.7 | 94% | 97% | 99% |
Top cold-climate picks: Non-ducted, 2 tons
655 of 903 models in this size class qualify. 198 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 50 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YPAS24BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ | York | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 106% | 2.40 | 12.2 | 27,600 | 21.0 | 14.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 4 | 218694257 | 96.3 | 97% | 97% | 95% |
| 2YRACGJ24WHAAYORK · Y600with ductless indoor unit YRAKGJ24PHAAAlso listed as YRACGJ24WHBA | York | 2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 112% | 2.34 | 11.0 | 24,700 | 21.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 218037191 | 93.8 | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| 3AOUK024SSAN7FUJITSU · J-7S | Fujitsu | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 94% | 3.03 | 11.3 | 26,200 | 22.2 | 15.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216372779 | 93.1 | 89% | 100% | 90% |
| 4BMS500-AAS024-1CSXHDBOSCH · BMS Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU024-1AHCXD | Bosch | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215223292 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 537MAHAQ24AA3CARRIER · 45M Serieswith ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as Midea 37MAHAQ24AA3, Midea D5CSHAH24AAK, MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X, Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK | Carrier | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.8 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 21 | 215323815 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 6DRA1H24S2ADurastar · DRA Serieswith ductless indoor unit DRAC24F2A | Durastar | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 6 | 215359266 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 7BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-PBreeze33 · BZ33 Serieswith ductless indoor unit BZ33-CASS24-454-G3-P | Breeze33 | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215449766 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 8MO1HS-H24B-2AMIDEA · MCD Serieswith ductless indoor unit MCDHU-H24B-2AAlso sold as CTMorley MOU-B24H-2 | Midea | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215471398 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 9SENA-24HF-OGSENVILLE · SENA Serieswith ductless indoor unit SENA-24HF-ICG | Senville | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 215735307 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| 10BMS2421HHYCBLUERIDGE · BMS Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC0 | BlueRidge | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 95% | 2.23 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 20.7 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215853933 | 89.4 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
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% |
Top cold-climate picks: Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
497 of 569 models in this size class qualify. 69 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 2 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1KUMXA421ALG · KUMXA421A | LG | 3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.29 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 21.5 | 13.8 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215402347 | 95.9 | 98% | 98% | 92% |
| 2AVW-48F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.40 | 10.8 | 54,000 | 22.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618251 | 94.6 | 98% | 99% | 86% |
| 3CHV6-RS48URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.40 | 10.8 | 54,000 | 22.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026556 | 94.6 | 98% | 99% | 86% |
| 4KUSXA421ALG · KUSXA421Awith ductless indoor unit KNSCB421A | LG | 3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 91% | 2.20 | 10.8 | 43,500 | 21.5 | 13.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 214837930 | 88.6 | 83% | 96% | 86% |
| 5KUMXA481ALG · KUMXA481A | LG | 4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.34 | 10.5 | 52,500 | 20.5 | 13.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215408636 | 88.0 | 98% | 99% | 67% |
| 6ZRUM048GSS0LG · ZRUM048GSS0 | LG | 4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.10 | 10.3 | 54,000 | 23.3 | 13.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 214914947 | 80.2 | 98% | 82% | 61% |
| 7RAV-BP421AT2P-ULTOSHIBA CARRIER · RAV-BP421AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB421CTP-UL | Carrier | 3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 79% | 2.20 | 11.1 | 33,200 | 20.2 | 9.9 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216415472 | 79.4 | 44% | 96% | 98% |
| 8MXZ-SM48NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · Smart MultiAlso listed as PUMY-HL48NKMU, MXZ-SM48NLHZ- | Mitsubishi Electric | 4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.00 | 11.5 | 54,000 | 23.0 | 13.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 215685467 | 78.4 | 98% | 37% | 100% |
| 9MXZ-SM42NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · Smart MultiAlso listed as PUMY-HL42NKMU, MXZ-SM42NLHZ- | Mitsubishi Electric | 3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.00 | 11.1 | 48,000 | 21.5 | 13.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215685465 | 77.6 | 98% | 37% | 98% |
| 10AOUH42KUAH1FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-serieswith ductless indoor unit AUUH42KUAS | Fujitsu | 3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 102% | 2.02 | 10.6 | 48,000 | 22.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 217895710 | 76.7 | 100% | 58% | 73% |
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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