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Ranked by Heating capacity at 5°F only, for their size and 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. Small units rate higher than large ones and ductless units higher than ducted ones, so this board does not rank raw numbers across sizes. Each model is ranked by the share of comparable models (same size and duct type) it beats, one model per manufacturer. Only manufacturers with a QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file are ranked.

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Top 25 ranked by Heating capacity at 5°F only, against their peers

Where each leader sits in its own peer groupHeating capacity at 5°F of every model, one row per size and duct type · dots are the leaderboard below · Low-GWP (R-454B, R-32)Each row is one size and duct type. Leaders are ranked by how far they stand out in their own row, not by the raw number. The #1, Samsung AC024DXSCCG, beats 100% of 863 non-ducted, 2 tons models.
  • All models of the group (shape)
  • Leaderboard model
  • Median and middle 50% / 80%
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons8,900 Btu/h1,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons18,800 Btu/h1,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons24,400 Btu/h1,911 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons35,200 Btu/h2,228 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up30,200 Btu/h320 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons9,300 Btu/h3,402 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons18,600 Btu/h863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons26,000 Btu/h1,107 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons39,500 Btu/h569 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up39,000 Btu/h85 modelsmedian

Rows: every model through its representative certification, each shape scaled to its own peak (the model count is printed). Dots: each leader's best certification on this rating, the one it is ranked by; an arrowhead marks a value beyond the axis.
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Heating capacity at 5°F by peer group (every model's representative certification)
Peer groupModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,7836,200 Btu/h6,500 Btu/h8,900 Btu/h13,600 Btu/h18,000 Btu/h
Ducted, 2 tons1,09010,090 Btu/h14,200 Btu/h18,800 Btu/h21,200 Btu/h24,000 Btu/h
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1,91113,800 Btu/h17,600 Btu/h24,400 Btu/h30,000 Btu/h37,000 Btu/h
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,22818,800 Btu/h24,400 Btu/h35,200 Btu/h41,500 Btu/h48,000 Btu/h
Ducted, 5 tons and up32023,800 Btu/h25,000 Btu/h30,200 Btu/h40,000 Btu/h42,500 Btu/h
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,4027,000 Btu/h7,700 Btu/h9,300 Btu/h13,100 Btu/h17,500 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 2 tons86314,000 Btu/h16,400 Btu/h18,600 Btu/h21,600 Btu/h24,000 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1,10719,800 Btu/h22,000 Btu/h26,000 Btu/h32,000 Btu/h36,000 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons56931,000 Btu/h36,000 Btu/h39,500 Btu/h47,500 Btu/h48,000 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up8538,000 Btu/h38,000 Btu/h39,000 Btu/h46,500 Btu/h54,900 Btu/h

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Ranked by the share of comparable models (same size and duct type) each model beats on Heating capacity at 5°F, using each model’s best certification; equal shares go to the model further above its group’s typical value. The raw Heating capacity at 5°F is shown but not compared across sizes.
# · Outdoor modelManufacturerSize · typeBtu/h @5°FCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withBeats
1AC024DXSCCGSAMSUNG · Duct S (HSP) Premium (CAC)with ductless indoor unit AC024DNHDCGSamsung2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted54,0001.80—9.518.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5215220731Non-ducted, 2 tons863 models100%
2MMLD024S6S-1PLENNOX · MMLD Mini-Splitwith ductless indoor unit MDDD024S6-1PLennox2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted54,0001.80—9.518.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215810029Non-ducted, 2 tons863 models100%
3AVW-60F3DAH2HisenseHisense5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted63,0002.10100%10.117.010.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216618253Ducted, 5 tons and up317 models100%
4CHV6-RS60URBMHHCooper & HunterCooper&Hunter5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted63,0002.10100%10.117.010.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3217026558Ducted, 5 tons and up317 models100%
5MUZ-FX24NLHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX24NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX24NLHZ2Mitsubishi Electric1.5 tons20,800 Btu/h · Non-ducted26,6002.04134%10.523.513.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215912359Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models100%
65TWV0X24A1TRANEwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)30A4J+TDR and furnace *DHMB060CCV3+LRPTrane1.5 tons19,500 Btu/h · Ducted27,2002.90118%10.020.711.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC185216794229Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,778 models100%
7AOUH18KZAH1FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-Serieswith ductless indoor unit ASUH18KZASFujitsu1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted25,4002.02118%12.525.514.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2215647921Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models100%
8KUSXA181ALG · KUSXA181Awith ducted air handler KNSLA181ALG1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted25,0002.00125%10.018.013.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC47215588567Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,778 models100%
9RP15AY30AJ2NRHEEMwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36AJRheem2 tons26,400 Btu/h · Ducted35,8002.63128%7.815.211.7Xcel627218426824Ducted, 2 tons1,048 models100%
10YRACXJ18WHAAYORK · Y800with ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ18PHAAAlso listed as YRACXJ18WHBAYork1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted23,0001.98128%11.521.514.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218037194Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models100%
11BOVA-60MTB-M19EBOSCHwith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60A4Z+TXV+TDRBosch4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted64,0002.42121%9.018.511.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC160218693517Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,236 models100%
12H5H0V60*K*AAA*HEILwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)61A3J+TDR and furnace *97CMN0602120BCarrier4 tons50,000 Btu/h · Ducted61,0002.29102%8.117.57.9CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvDOEES CC575218372785Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,236 models100%
13MOVA-60HDN10-M20GMIDEA · X30H-LGWPwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GMidea4.5 tons53,500 Btu/h · Ducted55,0002.10100%10.019.011.7CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC59214814477Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,236 models100%
14BMS1826SHYCBLUERIDGE · BMS Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMS1826SHYWAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0BlueRidge1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted22,6002.34113%—25.615.0XcelES CC1215853910Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models99%
15SENE-18EL-IHHSENVILLE · SENE Serieswith ductless indoor unit SENE-18EL-OHAlso listed as SENE-18EL-OHSenville1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted22,6002.34113%—25.615.0XcelES CC1217607369Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models99%
16AM2-H18/2DR3BAUX · C-SeriesAlso listed as ASUM18HPMULOAUX1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted21,8002.00121%11.023.312.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1214097940Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models99%
17RXM18WVJU*DAIKINwith ductless indoor unit FTXM18WVJUDaikin1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted21,6001.80100%10.022.712.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2212494259Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models99%
182G20ED2BE**GE Appliances · Endure MultiGE Appliances1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Ducted20,0001.8091%10.517.610.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3217021958Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,778 models99%
19GK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)GREE · DC inverter rooftop unitAlso sold as Ac Pro PKHP-X-024VBC, Tosot TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Gree2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted30,3002.05126%8.818.011.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216763049Ducted, 2 tons1,048 models99%
20MDPH18024DMRCOOL · Universal DC Inverter Packaged UnitMRCOOL2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted30,3002.05126%8.818.011.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217905218Ducted, 2 tons1,048 models99%
21048-TPH-MODU-1D3DELLA · TPHDella1.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted19,8002.0099%10.027.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2218471007Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,404 models98%
22SHV18H2BAINNOVAIR · SWV Serieswith ducted air handler SWV18BDAInnovair1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted19,6002.10103%10.819.312.1CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC9216027612Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,778 models98%
23DRA1H18S2ADURASTARwith ducted air handler DRUF1820S2ADurastar1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted19,6002.10103%10.819.312.1CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC9217285070Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,778 models98%
24BZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-PBreeze33 · BZ33 Serieswith ductless indoor unit BZ33-IFCM36-454-G3-PBreeze333 tons36,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted39,5002.02104%10.820.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4215449784Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1,107 models98%
25UXH48-60MSK3IHGibson · E Serieswith ducted air handler UMD60MSK3IHNortek Global HVAC4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted54,0002.10100%10.518.511.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC14217138209Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,236 models98%

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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.
Median Heating capacity at 5°F of the representative certification, per peer group
Peer groupModelsMedian Btu/h @5°F
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1,8278,900 Btu/h
Ducted, 2 tons1,15218,800 Btu/h
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2,19824,400 Btu/h
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2,60735,200 Btu/h
Ducted, 5 tons and up45830,200 Btu/h
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3,5689,300 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 2 tons90318,600 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1,14026,000 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons57039,500 Btu/h
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up8539,000 Btu/h