Ranked by Heating capacity at 5°F only: 2.5–3 tons, by duct type
Maximum heating output at 5°F outdoor temperature. This board ranks by that one rating; it is not the overall cold-climate verdict, which is the cold-climate board. Inside one size and duct type the raw ratings are comparable, so these boards rank by the rating itself, more than one model per manufacturer when they earn it. Only manufacturers with a QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file are ranked.
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Ducted, 2.5–3 tons: ranked by Heating capacity at 5°F only
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | Btu/h @5°F | COP@5°F | Cap. 5/47 | HSPF2 | SEER2 | EER2 | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1RP15AY42AJ2NRUUDwith ducted air handler AE*L+CM59A4J+TDR | Rheem | 3 tons37,600 Btu/h · Ducted | 50,000 | 3.06 | 130% | 7.5 | 15.2 | 11.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 828 | 216438506 |
| 2KUMXA361ALG · KUMXA361A | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 45,000 | 2.25 | 100% | 10.0 | 19.0 | 13.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215402346 |
| 35TCV0X48A1TRANE · 20 TruComfort Variable Speed Cold Climate Heat Pumpwith ducted air handler 5TEMCD06AV41+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X48A1 | Trane | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 45,000 | 1.93 | 100% | 9.7 | 19.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 218792277 |
| 45A6H7036A1AMERICAN STANDARDwith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4J+TDR | Trane | 2.5 tons30,200 Btu/h · Ducted | 43,500 | 2.89 | 136% | 7.5 | 15.5 | 11.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1,188 | 217117483 |
| 55TWR7036A1TRANEwith ducted air handler CM36B4J+TDR | Trane | 2.5 tons31,200 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,500 | 2.97 | 135% | 7.8 | 15.2 | 11.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1,024 | 217754353 |
| 6ZRUM036GSS0LG · ZRUM036GSS0 | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,000 | 2.20 | 100% | 10.1 | 17.0 | 13.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 214914952 |
| 7MXZ-SM36NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · Smart MultiAlso listed as PUMY-HL36NKMU | Mitsubishi Electric | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,000 | 1.86 | 100% | 10.5 | 17.7 | 10.9 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 215712161 |
| 8AVW-36F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,000 | 2.10 | 100% | 10.1 | 17.5 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618247 |
| 9CHV6-RS36URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,000 | 2.10 | 100% | 10.1 | 17.5 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026552 |
| 10MXZ-SM36NLHZ-**Mitsubishi Electric · Smart Multi | Mitsubishi Electric | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 42,000 | 1.90 | 100% | 11.0 | 17.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 10 | 217135877 |
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons: ranked by Heating capacity at 5°F only
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | Btu/h @5°F | COP@5°F | Cap. 5/47 | HSPF2 | SEER2 | EER2 | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1KUMXA361ALG · KUMXA361A | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 45,000 | 2.27 | 100% | 11.0 | 22.0 | 14.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215402345 |
| 2ZRUM036GSS0LG · ZRUM036GSS0 | LG | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 42,000 | 2.30 | 100% | 10.6 | 23.0 | 15.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 214914950 |
| 3MXZ-SM36NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · Smart MultiAlso listed as PUMY-HL36NKMU, MXZ-SM36NLHZ- | Mitsubishi Electric | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 42,000 | 2.00 | 100% | 12.0 | 23.0 | 14.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 215685464 |
| 4AVW-36F3DAH2Hisense | Hisense | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 42,000 | 2.45 | 100% | 10.8 | 23.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 216618248 |
| 5CHV6-RS36URBMHHCooper & Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 42,000 | 2.45 | 100% | 10.8 | 23.0 | 13.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 3 | 217026553 |
| 6AOUK036MSAN7FUJITSU · J-7 | Fujitsu | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 40,500 | 2.32 | 96% | 10.3 | 23.1 | 15.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 218467766 |
| 7AC036DXSCCGSAMSUNG · 4-Way Cassette (WindFree™) Premium (CAC)with ductless indoor unit AC036DN4DCG | Samsung | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 40,000 | 1.80 | 100% | 10.6 | 22.0 | 13.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215385457 |
| 8AOUH36KUAH1FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-serieswith ductless indoor unit ABUH36KUAS | Fujitsu | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 40,000 | 1.98 | 105% | 10.5 | 20.8 | 12.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 217895707 |
| 937MBHAQ36AA3CARRIER · 45M Serieswith ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3Also sold as Midea 37MBHAQ36AA3, Midea D5CLHAH36AAK, MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M2X, Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAK | Carrier | 3 tons36,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 39,500 | 2.02 | 104% | 10.8 | 20.2 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 16 | 215323843 |
| 10BZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-PBreeze33 · BZ33 Serieswith ductless indoor unit BZ33-IFCM36-454-G3-P | Breeze33 | 3 tons36,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 39,500 | 2.02 | 104% | 10.8 | 20.0 | 12.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 215449784 |
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Typical heating capacity at 5°F by size and duct type
The median model of each peer group. The spread between groups is why models are only compared within their own.
- All models of the group (shape)
- Median and middle 50% / 80%
- Leaderboard models
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Peer group | Models | Median Btu/h @5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 1,827 | 8,900 Btu/h |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 1,152 | 18,800 Btu/h |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 2,198 | 24,400 Btu/h |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 2,607 | 35,200 Btu/h |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 458 | 30,200 Btu/h |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 3,568 | 9,300 Btu/h |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 903 | 18,600 Btu/h |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 1,140 | 26,000 Btu/h |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 570 | 39,500 Btu/h |
| Non-ducted, 5 tons and up | 85 | 39,000 Btu/h |