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ENERGY STAR Cold Climate: 5,143 qualifying heat pumps
Units listed by ENERGY STAR with the cold-climate designation (matched to AHRI references).
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U.S. EPAData as of updated · sources
- Share of models
- 41.7%
- Qualifying models
- 5,143
- Qualifying certifications
- 125,396
- Paths
- Listing
Criteria
No rating thresholds are applied here: a model counts when one of its AHRI certifications is matched to an ENERGY STAR record that carries the cold-climate designation.
Source: U.S. EPA
Qualification by size
- Up to 1.5 tons47.6% · 2,245 of 4,712
- 2 tons46.4% · 811 of 1,747
- 2.5–3 tons38.6% · 1,051 of 2,722
- 3.5–4.5 tons36.8% · 988 of 2,687
- 5 tons and up10.5% · 48 of 458
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| Group | Qualifying share |
|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 tons | 47.6% · 2,245 of 4,712 |
| 2 tons | 46.4% · 811 of 1,747 |
| 2.5–3 tons | 38.6% · 1,051 of 2,722 |
| 3.5–4.5 tons | 36.8% · 988 of 2,687 |
| 5 tons and up | 10.5% · 48 of 458 |
Qualification by duct type
| Type | Share | Qualifying / total |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted | 26.8% | 1,626 / 6,060 |
| Non-ducted | 42.2% | 1,722 / 4,081 |
| Ducted and non-ducted | 82.2% | 1,795 / 2,185 |
Manufacturers with the most qualifying models
Among manufacturers with at least 5 models.
| Manufacturer | Qualifying | Share of its models |
|---|---|---|
| Gree | 474 of 717 | 66.1% |
| Midea | 349 of 546 | 63.9% |
| Carrier | 218 of 816 | 26.7% |
| Ephoca | 186 of 382 | 48.7% |
| Innova | 161 of 332 | 48.5% |
| BlueRidge | 124 of 192 | 64.6% |
| TCL | 114 of 177 | 64.4% |
| Rheem | 114 of 341 | 33.4% |
| Mitsubishi Electric | 103 of 156 | 66% |
| Lennox | 99 of 331 | 29.9% |
Qualifying models
Sorted by manufacturer and model. Use Explore for other sorts and filters.
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | COP@5°F | Cap. 5/47 | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MD | 1HVAC | 0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.40 | 110% | 14.8 | 25.5 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 2 | 216032267 |
| 2ACIQ-09Z-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-09W-HP230C | 1HVAC | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.07 | 70% | 9.1 | 21.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216032261 |
| 3ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MC | 1HVAC | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 1.85 | 120% | 13.8 | 20.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 216032278 |
| 4ACIQ-09ZS-HP115C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-09WS-HP115C | 1HVAC | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.21 | 73% | 10.7 | 24.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216980879 |
| 5ACIQ-09ZS-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-09WS-HP230C | 1HVAC | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.33 | 82% | 13.0 | 24.6 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216980881 |
| 6ACIQ-12-EHPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-12-AHD | 1HVAC | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.00 | 86% | 10.0 | 21.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 217110157 |
| 7ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-12CC-HH-MC | 1HVAC | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 1.99 | 96% | 11.6 | 22.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 216032273 |
| 8ACIQ-12ZS-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-12WS-HP230C | 1HVAC | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.36 | 72% | 11.5 | 23.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216980882 |
| 9ACIQ-18-HPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-18-PAH | 1HVAC | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.12 | 103% | 10.1 | 19.0 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 6 | 216032234 |
| 10ACIQ-18Z-HH-M3C1HVAC · ACIQ Series | 1HVAC | 1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone) | 2.00 | 95% | 10.4 | 25.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216032295 |
| 11ACIQ-18ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-18CD-HH-MC | 1HVAC | 1.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.10 | 92% | 11.1 | 18.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 216032280 |
| 12ACIQ-18ZS-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-18WS-HP230C | 1HVAC | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.35 | 72% | 11.1 | 24.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216980883 |
| 13ACIQ-24-EHPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-24W-WMB | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.96 | 78% | 10.4 | 17.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 216980818 |
| 14ACIQ-24-HP321HVAC · R32 Extreme Heat Unitarywith ducted air handler ACIQ-24-AH32 | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.00 | 100% | 10.0 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 215387234 |
| 15ACIQ-24-HPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-24-PAH | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.14 | 86% | 10.0 | 18.6 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 6 | 216032235 |
| 16ACIQ-24Z-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HP230C | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.14 | 71% | 9.3 | 18.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216032264 |
| 17ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MD | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.34 | 83% | 13.5 | 21.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 4 | 216032271 |
| 18ACIQ-24ZS-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24WS-HP230C | 1HVAC | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 2.15 | 71% | 10.0 | 23.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 216980884 |
| 19ACIQ-27Z-HH-M4C1HVAC · ACIQ Series | 1HVAC | 2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone) | 2.00 | 100% | 10.5 | 23.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216032298 |
| 20ACIQ-30-HPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-30W-WMB | 1HVAC | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.00 | 100% | 10.2 | 17.5 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 7 | 216980823 |
| 21ACIQ-36-EHPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-36-AHD | 1HVAC | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.00 | 75% | 8.7 | 16.1 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 6 | 216032224 |
| 22ACIQ-36-HP321HVAC · R32 Extreme Heat Unitarywith ducted air handler ACIQ-36-AH32 | 1HVAC | 3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.00 | 100% | 10.0 | 18.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 215387235 |
| 23ACIQ-36-HPD1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-36-AHD | 1HVAC | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.90 | 105% | 10.3 | 17.4 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 7 | 216032230 |
| 24ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C1HVAC · ACIQ Series | 1HVAC | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone) | 2.00 | 100% | 10.7 | 23.0 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216032301 |
| 25ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230C1HVAC · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MC | 1HVAC | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.10 | 90% | 11.1 | 17.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216032282 |