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ENERGY STAR CC: which heat pumps meet it?

Units listed by ENERGY STAR with the cold-climate designation (matched to AHRI references). 42% of certified models (5,143, about 4 in 10) meet it.

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

What it asks for

A listing, not a set of numbers: the model must carry ENERGY STAR’s cold-climate designation.

A model counts when at least one of its certified pairings meets every line on its own. Programs can also have rules about the installer, sizing and paperwork; those are not checked here. Source: U.S. EPA

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 tons2,245 of 4,712 models48%
  • 2 tons811 of 1,747 models46%
  • 2.5–3 tons1,051 of 2,722 models39%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons988 of 2,687 models37%
  • 5 tons and up48 of 458 models10%

All sizes: 42%

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.
  1. 1AOH-60U3T24Pwith ducted air handler AHU-60U3T24Hisense5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.46
  2. 2AUWR-6024Pwith ducted air handler AUH-6024Hisense5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.46
  3. 3HBEFU-60R454Bwith ducted air handler HBEC-FC60R454BEndura5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  4. 4GRID60OCwith ducted air handler GRID60VAHGridless5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  5. 5HVHDZ-60V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-60V2DHAXXAIR5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  6. 6MSD-60HD-Bwith ducted air handler 60HMHP0-M-BMulti MFG5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  7. 7SM-60HSM2-CUwith ducted air handler SM-60HSM2-AHSUM X5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  8. 8VAUWR-60HCDR2with ducted air handler VAUH-60HCDR2Voltas5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  9. 9ZE-660HPAwith ducted air handler AH-660AZEPHYR5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.42
  10. 10AOUK060MSAN7Fujitsu5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.35

48 ducted, 5 tons and up 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: 42%

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