Top cold-climate picks: up to 1.5 tons, by duct type
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: Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
614 of 950 models in this size class qualify. 253 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 74 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1MOX430U-18HFN1-MMDV · MVBE serieswith ducted air handler MVBE-18HWFN1-MM3E | Midea | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 99% | 2.30 | 10.8 | 18,800 | 19.3 | 12.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 213156951 | 86.9 | 83% | 84% | 94% |
| 2SHV18H2R20INNOVAIR · SHV Serieswith ducted air handler WEV18H2R19 | Innovair | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 99% | 2.30 | 10.8 | 18,800 | 19.3 | 12.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 213255597 | 86.9 | 83% | 84% | 94% |
| 3BZ33-INV18OUT2-JBreeze33 · BZ33 serieswith ducted air handler BZ33-WMAHU18-J | Breeze33 | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 99% | 2.30 | 10.8 | 18,800 | 19.3 | 12.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 214389567 | 86.9 | 83% | 84% | 94% |
| 4AOUH12LUAS1FUJITSU · H-Serieswith ducted air handler ARUH12LUAS | Fujitsu | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 129% | 2.02 | 10.5 | 15,500 | 19.1 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 207334301 | 83.5 | 100% | 62% | 89% |
| 5RO1HHZ12AJ8SRUUD · Prestigewith ducted air handler RIMHHZ12AJ8S | Rheem | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 129% | 2.02 | 10.5 | 15,500 | 19.1 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 4 | 210824724 | 83.5 | 100% | 62% | 89% |
| 6DLCSRBH18AAKMIDEA · DLC-serieswith ducted air handler DLFSDAH18XHKAlso sold as Carrier 38MARBQ18AA3, MDV MOX430-17HFN1-MT0W, Arcoaire DLCSRBH18AAK; also listed as 38MARBQ18AA3 | Midea | 1.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Ducted | 95% | 2.20 | 10.8 | 18,000 | 18.0 | 12.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 17 | 211132697 | 81.3 | 75% | 76% | 94% |
| 7LUU090HVLG · LUU090HVwith ducted air handler LHN098HV1 | LG | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 81% | 2.30 | 10.4 | 11,000 | 16.0 | 11.8 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 212578846 | 78.7 | 64% | 84% | 88% |
| 8MPC009S4S-1PLENNOX · M serieswith ducted air handler MMDB009S4-*PAlso sold as AirEase 4DHPS209S-1P | Lennox | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 85% | 2.40 | 10.0 | 8,499 | 19.2 | 12.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 11 | 211034423 | 77.6 | 67% | 88% | 78% |
| 9SUZ-KA12NAHZ*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A112 | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 100% | 2.08 | 10.0 | 15,000 | 20.6 | 14.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 213362139 | 77.0 | 89% | 65% | 78% |
| 10MLB009S4S-1PLENNOX · M serieswith ducted air handler MMDB009S4-2P | Lennox | 0.5 tons8,800 Btu/h · Ducted | 109% | 1.90 | 12.0 | 10,900 | 20.2 | 13.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 9 | 207683524 | 75.8 | 99% | 31% | 98% |
Top cold-climate picks: Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
1,581 of 2,704 models in this size class qualify. 826 keep less than 70% of their heat at 5°F and 285 have no 5°F heat output rating, so they cannot show it. 678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NAXSPH06B112A*American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 121% | 2.46 | 11.9 | 10,500 | 32.2 | 19.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 206195819 | 97.3 | 98% | 98% | 96% |
| 2MUZ-FS06NA***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS06NAAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSPH06B112A | Mitsubishi Electric | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 121% | 2.46 | 11.9 | 10,500 | 32.2 | 19.1 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 209832199 | 97.3 | 98% | 98% | 96% |
| 3AOUG12LZAS1FUJITSU · H-Serieswith ductless indoor unit ASUG12LZAS | Fujitsu | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 138% | 2.32 | 12.9 | 16,600 | 29.4 | 15.2 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 204740068 | 96.9 | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| 4AOUG15LZAS1FUJITSU · H-Serieswith ductless indoor unit ASUG15LZAS | Fujitsu | 1 ton14,500 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 145% | 2.24 | 12.8 | 21,000 | 25.3 | 13.9 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 204740070 | 96.1 | 100% | 90% | 98% |
| 5AOUH09LMAS1FUJITSU · H-Serieswith ductless indoor unit ASUH09LMAS | Fujitsu | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 113% | 2.35 | 12.6 | 10,200 | 26.5 | 14.3 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 207615688 | 96.0 | 96% | 94% | 98% |
| 6LAU090HYV3LG · LAU090HYV3with ductless indoor unit LAN090HYV3 | LG | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 3.13 | 13.5 | 11,000 | 27.0 | 15.8 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 204825177 | 95.4 | 88% | 100% | 98% |
| 7DLCPRBH18AAKMIDEA · DLC-serieswith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W, Arcoaire DLCPRBH18AAK, Payne 38MPRBQ18AA3; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3 | Midea | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 120% | 2.89 | 11.0 | 24,000 | 26.3 | 15.3 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 207826650 | 95.0 | 97% | 99% | 88% |
| 8MSH183G26MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA | Daikin | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 120% | 2.89 | 11.0 | 24,000 | 26.3 | 15.3 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 214438121 | 95.0 | 97% | 99% | 88% |
| 9RO1HGZ15AJ1SRUUD · Prestigewith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ15AJ1S | Rheem | 1 ton14,500 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 117% | 2.24 | 12.8 | 21,000 | 25.3 | 13.9 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 2 | 210368107 | 95.0 | 97% | 90% | 98% |
| 10RO1HGZ12AJ1SRHEEM · Classic Pluswith ductless indoor unit RIWHGZ12AJ1S | Rheem | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 104% | 2.32 | 12.9 | 16,600 | 29.4 | 15.2 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE | 2 | 210368102 | 94.5 | 92% | 93% | 98% |
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