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DOE CCHP: which heat pumps meet it?

Rating thresholds from the DOE Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge. 2.6% of certified models (322, about 1 in 40) meet it.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

What it asks for

Challenge specification

  • Efficiency on a 5°F day (COP at 5°F): 2.1 or more
  • Heating power kept at 5°F (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F): 100% or more of its 47°F output
  • Winter-long heating efficiency (HSPF2): 8.5 or more

A model counts when at least one of its certified pairings meets every line on its own. Requirements not published in AHRI ratings (cut-in temperature, GWP, controls) are not checked. Source: U.S. Department of Energy

How often each size meets itThe dark line is the share across all sizes; each bar is one size, every type together.
  • Up to 1.5 tons171 of 4,712 models4%
  • 2 tons38 of 1,747 models2%
  • 2.5–3 tons58 of 2,722 models2%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons53 of 2,687 models2%
  • 5 tons and up2 of 458 models0%

All sizes: 2.6%

Source: AHRI directory.

Models that meet it, one size class at a time

Highest efficiency on a 5°F day first. Every model here meets the level.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

  1. 1KUSXA301Awith ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)30C3D+TDRLG2 tons · 21,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.43
  2. 2NS18H24HA5***with ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)24A3J+TDRGE Appliances2 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.13
  3. 3NS21H24MA5-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)24C3Z+TXV+TDR and furnace NF96U070S3BGE Appliances (sold as GE)2 tons · 21,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.73
  4. 4SL22KLV-024-230A**with indoor coil D(A,C,E)25D4J+TDR and furnace SLP99UH090XV36CLennox2 tons · 21,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.60
  5. 5AZV9SA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00ADaikin (sold as Amana)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedGreat2.40
  6. 6DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00ADaikin2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedGreat2.40
  7. 7GZV9SA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00ADaikin (sold as Goodman)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedGreat2.40
  8. 8PAS-24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit PCI-B24UFA1DQHITACHI2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.40
  9. 9YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQYork2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.40
  10. 10MCHA-24HDCTO2with ducted air handler MCHA-24HDCANI2MDX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedGreat2.30

31 ducted, 2 tons models meet it. See them all in the advanced list

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Brands with the most models that meet itShare of each brand’s own models; the dark line is the share across all models.

All models: 2.6%

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