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DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge: 137 qualifying heat pumps

Rating thresholds from the DOE Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge.

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U.S. Department of EnergyData as of updated · sources

Share of models
1.4%
Qualifying models
137
Qualifying certifications
4,698
Paths
1

Criteria

A model qualifies when one certification meets every value in this row.
PathHSPF2COP@5°FCap. 5/47
Challenge specification≥ 8.5≥ 2.1≥ 100%

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Where the thresholds fall

Every model's representative certification on each rating DOE CCHP checks, with its thresholds drawn. A model must clear every line of one path at once, on one certification, so these single-rating views show each hurdle, not the combined pass rate.
COP at 5°F7,758 rated models · median 1.9327% of rated models reach 2.1 on this rating alone.
+23 above33 below

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Models per COP at 5°F range
COP@5°F rangeModels
Below 1.4033
1.40 to under 1.50118
1.50 to under 1.6083
1.60 to under 1.70113
1.70 to under 1.80710
1.80 to under 1.902,085
1.90 to under 2.001,249
2.00 to under 2.101,265
2.10 to under 2.20597
2.20 to under 2.30470
2.30 to under 2.40337
2.40 to under 2.50165
2.50 to under 2.60113
2.60 to under 2.70126
2.70 to under 2.8098
2.80 to under 2.9076
2.90 to under 3.0040
3.00 to under 3.1037
3.10 to under 3.2020
3.20 and above23
Baseline: median1.93
Baseline: DOE CCHP 2.12.10

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Capacity retention at 5°F7,750 rated models · median 69%8% of rated models reach 100% on this rating alone.
+31 above11 below

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Models per Capacity retention at 5°F range
Cap. 5/47 rangeModels
Below 30%11
30 to under 35%66
35 to under 40%352
40 to under 45%195
45 to under 50%286
50 to under 55%598
55 to under 60%783
60 to under 65%884
65 to under 70%798
70 to under 75%1,046
75 to under 80%472
80 to under 85%531
85 to under 90%415
90 to under 95%387
95 to under 100%270
100 to under 105%385
105 to under 110%74
110 to under 115%81
115 to under 120%27
120 to under 125%45
125 to under 130%13
130% and above31
Baseline: median69%
Baseline: DOE CCHP 100%100%

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

HSPF29,263 rated models · median 8.661% of rated models reach 8.5 on this rating alone.
+45 above31 below

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Models per HSPF2 range
HSPF2 rangeModels
Below 6.531
6.5 to under 6.8691
6.8 to under 7.067
7.0 to under 7.3239
7.3 to under 7.565
7.5 to under 7.81,051
7.8 to under 8.0534
8.0 to under 8.3814
8.3 to under 8.5123
8.5 to under 8.81,436
8.8 to under 9.0268
9.0 to under 9.3946
9.3 to under 9.5361
9.5 to under 9.8692
9.8 to under 10.0272
10.0 to under 10.3623
10.3 to under 10.5171
10.5 to under 10.8303
10.8 to under 11.079
11.0 to under 11.3175
11.3 to under 11.585
11.5 to under 11.8116
11.8 to under 12.010
12.0 to under 12.332
12.3 to under 12.517
12.5 to under 12.89
12.8 to under 13.04
13.0 to under 13.30
13.3 to under 13.54
13.5 and above45
Baseline: median8.6
Baseline: DOE CCHP 8.58.5

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Qualification by size

Share of models meeting DOE CCHP, by size
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Share of models meeting DOE CCHP, by size
GroupQualifying share
Up to 1.5 tons2.4% · 75 of 3,130
2 tons3.1% · 44 of 1,437
2.5–3 tons0.5% · 14 of 2,588
3.5–4.5 tons0.2% · 4 of 2,136
5 tons and up0% · 0 of 349

Qualification by duct type

Models certified only with ducted, only with non-ducted, or with both kinds of indoor unit
TypeShareQualifying / total
Ducted0.7%30 / 4,549
Non-ducted1.9%60 / 3,236
Ducted and non-ducted2.5%47 / 1,855

Manufacturers with the most qualifying models

Among manufacturers with at least 5 models.
Qualifying models and share of each manufacturer’s catalog
ManufacturerQualifyingShare of its models
Mitsubishi Electric24 of 3736.4%
Rheem16 of 2915.5%
Carrier14 of 7012%
Midea11 of 4022.7%
Fujitsu10 of 1646.1%
LG7 of 789%
Daikin6 of 3671.6%
Samsung5 of 559.1%
Lennox3 of 3131%
KERR2 of 248.3%

Qualifying models

Sorted by manufacturer and model. Use Explore for other sorts and filters.
Models meeting DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge, page 4 of 6
# · Outdoor modelManufacturerSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
76MOX230-09HFN1-MW5W-LMDV · MSEP seriswith ductless indoor unit MSEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)Midea1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.1775%11.925.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC4210644031
77MOX330-09HFN1-MY6WMDV · MFA serieswith ductless indoor unit MFA2U-09HRFN1-MY6WMidea1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.10137%11.426.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1209248923
78MUFZ-KJ12NAHZ***MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXFKS12A112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.10100%10.626.7CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3204629178
79MUZ-FH06NAHMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FH06NAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.45100%10.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1201754427
80MUZ-FH09NAHMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FH09NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.73100%10.029.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3201754297
81MUZ-FS06NA***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS06NAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.46121%11.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832199
82MUZ-FS06NAH***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS06NAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.46121%10.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832200
83MUZ-FS09NA***American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH09B112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.41121%10.929.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832984
84MUZ-FS09NAH***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS09NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.40118%10.029.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832202
85MUZ-FS12NA***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS12NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.30120%11.126.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832203
86MUZ-FS12NAH***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS12NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.30120%10.426.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832204
87MUZ-FS18NA***Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS18NAMitsubishi Electric1.5 tons17,200 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.15121%10.721.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832207
88NAXSPB06B112A*American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.46121%10.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2206195824
89NAXSPB09B112A*AMERICAN STANDARD / MITSUBISHI ELECTRICwith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH09A112AAMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.73100%——CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2206425201
90NAXSPH06B112A*AMERICAN STANDARD / MITSUBISHI ELECTRICwith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06A112AAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.80100%——CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2206425189
91NAXSPH09B112A*American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH09B112AAMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.40118%10.929.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2206195820
92NAXSPH12B112A*American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NAXWPH12B112AAMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.30120%11.126.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2206195821
93NTXSPB06B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS06NAMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.23121%10.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832983
94NTXSPB09B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS09NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.21121%10.029.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832988
95NTXSPB12B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSZ-FS12NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.30108%10.426.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832993
96NTXSPF12A112A*TRANE / MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · NV-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXFKS12A112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.10100%10.626.7CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE4202373717
97NTXSPH06B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXWPH06B112AMitsubishi Electric0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.46121%11.932.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832258
98NTXSPH09B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXWPH09B112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.41121%10.929.8CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832259
99NTXSPH12B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXWPH12B112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.30120%11.126.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832260
100NTXSPH15B112A*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit NTXWPH15B112AMitsubishi Electric1 ton14,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.17121%10.422.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3209832261

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