You're filling out Form 5695 for your heat pump tax credit. You need a QMID. You search for your brand name in the IRS database.
Nothing comes up.
The Brand Name on Your Equipment Isn't Always the Manufacturer
Major HVAC companies own multiple brands. The IRS registers QMIDs under the parent manufacturer, not every individual brand. If you have a Bryant heat pump, you need Carrier's QMID. If you have a Goodman, you need Daikin's.
Complete Brand-to-QMID Lookup
Here's every major brand with the actual QMID code you need for Form 5695. Click any manufacturer to see their full QMID page with verified details.
| Brand on Equipment | Parent Manufacturer | QMID |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Heil | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Payne | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Tempstar | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Comfortmaker | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Day & Night | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Goodman | Daikin | I7Q6 |
| Amana | Daikin | I7Q6 |
| Daikin | Daikin | I7Q6 |
| American Standard | Trane | B8T9 |
| Trane | Trane | B8T9 |
| Lennox | Lennox | L7S0 |
| York | York | P4O5 |
| Rheem | Rheem | K3A8 |
| Ruud | Rheem | K3A8 |
| Carrier | Carrier | N8H2 |
| Mitsubishi Electric | Mitsubishi Electric | E8X7 |
| Fujitsu | Fujitsu | F8N3 |
| LG | LG | S8T5 |
| Bosch | Bosch | K3M2 |
| MRCOOL | MRCOOL | D0G0 |
| Gree | Gree | P9H1 |
| Friedrich | Friedrich | N2V1 |
| Midea | Midea | X7Z8 |
| Senville | Midea | X7Z8 |
| Hisense | Hisense | S6G0 |
| Nortek / Frigidaire HVAC | Nortek Global HVAC | E8G4 |
| Cooper&Hunter | Cooper&Hunter | D3M9 |
| Innovair | Innovair | G8N9 |
| BlueRidge | BlueRidge | R4M0 |
Always Verify Before Filing
QMIDs can change when manufacturers update their IRS registration. Click the manufacturer link above to see the most current code, or verify directly at irs.gov.
Why Your Brand Name Doesn't Work
The HVAC industry runs on brand consolidation. Four corporate groups control most of the residential market:
Carrier (QMID: N8H2) owns Bryant, Heil, Payne, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, and several more through its International Comfort Products subsidiary. If you see any of these names on your equipment, use N8H2.
Daikin (QMID: I7Q6) is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer. They acquired Goodman in 2012, which also brought Amana into the portfolio. Goodman and Amana are two of the most common brands in US residential installations - all use I7Q6.
Trane (QMID: B8T9) and American Standard are manufactured by the same company and share the same QMID. American Standard heat pumps are essentially Trane units sold through a different dealer channel.
Rheem (QMID: K3A8) owns Ruud. Same equipment, different branding - Rheem sells through retail channels, Ruud through contractors. Both use K3A8.
Brands That Match Their Manufacturer
Not every brand has a confusing parent. These sell under their own name - search directly:
- Mitsubishi Electric - QMID:
E8X7(ductless mini-splits) - Fujitsu - QMID:
F8N3(ductless systems) - LG - QMID:
S8T5(ductless mini-splits) - Bosch - QMID:
K3M2(heat pumps, tankless water heaters) - Lennox - QMID:
L7S0(central HVAC) - MRCOOL - QMID:
D0G0(DIY mini-splits)
What About Water Heaters?
Water heater brands have the same ownership complexity. If you're claiming the 25C credit for a heat pump water heater, check these:
- Navien - QMID:
M6G5(tankless, combi-boilers) - Rheem - QMID:
K3A8(tank and tankless) - A.O. Smith - QMID:
A5X5(tank and tankless) - Bradford White - QMID:
V5B3(contractor-only) - Rinnai - QMID:
S6A2(tankless specialist)
How to Use the QMID on Form 5695
Find Your Brand
Check the nameplate on your equipment or your installation invoice for the brand name.
Look Up the QMID
Find the brand in the table above, or search our QMID directory - it handles brand aliases automatically.
Enter on Form 5695
Write the 4-character QMID code in Part II, Section B, Line 29a of Form 5695. One character per box.
The QMID is a 4-character alphanumeric code that identifies your equipment manufacturer. Enter it exactly as shown in the IRS database or our directory.
Can't Find Your Brand?
If your brand isn't listed above:
- Check the equipment nameplate - the actual manufacturer is usually printed there, even if the front badge shows a different brand
- Search our QMID directory - we index 50+ manufacturers and hundreds of brand aliases
- Try the white-label lookup - enter your model or AHRI number to find the OEM behind private-label equipment
- Submit a QMID - if you have a manufacturer's QMID that's not in our database, help the community by submitting it