Brand guide · Canada · checked October 19, 2026
Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands heat pumps
Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands is part of the Paloma Rheem Holdings family. ENERGY STAR lists 30 Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands outdoor models certified for Canada, 20 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.22 at −15°C (5°F).
Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands at a glance
- Who owns it
- Rheem Manufacturing Company (owned by Paloma Co., Ltd., Japan) since October 7, 2024, bought from Madison Industries. The business, formerly Nortek Global HVAC (NGH), now presents itself as Nordyne: nortekhvac.com redirects to nordyne.com.
- Sister brands
- Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Sure Comfort, WeatherKing
- Headquarters
- O'Fallon, Missouri, USA (Nordyne/NGH); parent Rheem in Atlanta, Georgia
- Where it's made
- Saltillo, Mexico is NGH's manufacturing site per Rheem's 2024 acquisition release; brand sites say only that units are made under licence by Nordyne.
- How it's sold
- Contractor-installed
- Price tier
- Budget. Gibson markets 'budget-friendly packaged systems', and Maytag's heat pump page shows only relative price markers ($$ to $$$). No published prices; tier is editorial.
- What it makes
- ducted central, ductless mini-split, packaged
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- AireForce, Airtemp, Frigidaire, Gibson, Intertherm, Mammoth, Maytag, Nordyne, Nortek, Nortek Global HVAC, Reznor (certified by Nortek Global HVAC)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytag M1200 Series heat pumps (PSH4BF two-stage, 15.2 SEER2; PSH4BE single-stage) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
| Maytag M120 Series heat pump (CSH4BE, 14.3 SEER2) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
| Frigidaire Brilliance Series heat pumps (up to 15.2 SEER2, 8.1 HSPF2) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
| Frigidaire Essentials Series heat pumps (up to 14.3 SEER2, 7.5 HSPF2) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
| Gibson heat pumps | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
| Intertherm air conditioners and heat pumps for manufactured homes | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | — |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for Canada (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 21 of 30 Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (16 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXH36FMK3IH Multizone Outdoors | 36,000 BTU/h 3-ton | 36,000 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.10 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215746283 |
| DXH42FMK3IH Multizone Outdoors | 42,000 BTU/h 3.5-ton | 37,800 BTU/h 90% of rated | 2.10 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215746284 |
| DXH30FMK3IH Multizone Outdoors | 30,000 BTU/h 2.5-ton | 27,000 BTU/h 90% of rated | 2.07 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215746297 |
| DXH24FMK3IH Multizone Outdoors | 24,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 21,600 BTU/h 90% of rated | 2.00 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215746281 |
| DXH18FMK3IH Multizone Outdoors | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,800 BTU/h 77% of rated | 2.00 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215746280 |
| DXH12PSK3IH DHH12PUK3IH (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 11,000 BTU/h 92% of rated | 1.95 | 9.5 | 24.5 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216011729 |
Central (ducted) split systems (14 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UXH48-60MSK3IH UMD60MSK3IH E Series | 54,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton | 54,000 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.10 | 10.0 | 18.2 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 217138201 |
| UXH24-36MSK3IH UMD36MSK3IH E Series | 34,000 BTU/h 3-ton | 34,000 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.00 | 10.0 | 18.2 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 217138199 |
| FSH4BF5M2SX48K C75B(A,H)MX4860C*D FRIGIDAIRE FSH4BF SERIES | 45,500 BTU/h 4-ton | 25,400 BTU/h 56% of rated | 1.75 | 8.0 | 16.0 | R-454B | 217196673 |
| FSH4BF5M2SX36K B65VMMX3648K*C FRIGIDAIRE FSH4BF SERIES | 34,200 BTU/h 3-ton | 17,800 BTU/h 52% of rated | 1.75 | 8.0 | 16.0 | R-454B | 217194122 |
| FSH4BF5M2SX24K B65VMMX24K*B FRIGIDAIRE FSH4BF SERIES | 22,800 BTU/h 2-ton | 11,000 BTU/h 48% of rated | 1.75 | 8.0 | 16.0 | R-454B | 217194121 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at −15°C (5°F) | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXH09PSK3IH DHH09PUK3IH (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits | 10,500 BTU/h 1-ton | 26.0 | 15.0 | 10.4 | 1.88 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216011727 |
| DXH24PSK3IH DHH24PUK3IH (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits | 24,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 26.0 | 13.7 | 10.0 | 1.80 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216011731 |
| DXH18PSK3IH DHH18PUK3IH (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 24.5 | 13.7 | 9.0 | 1.90 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216011732 |
| DXH12PSK3IH DHH12PUK3IH (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 24.5 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 1.95 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216011729 |
Look up any pairing by its AHRI number in the AHRI Directory ↗ or search the model in ENERGY STAR's product finder ↗. Ratings are for the exact indoor and outdoor pairing shown.
Warranty
Registration: Canadian terms, and which brands are sold in Canada, were not found; Rheem Canada took over NGH sales in Canada in 2026.
Not stated on the brand pages reviewed. Maytag says products must be registered to receive its limited parts warranty (12 years) and Dependability Promise (M1200: compressor or heat exchanger replaced if it fails in the first 12 years; M120: 1 year). Frigidaire and Gibson headline a 10-year limited parts warranty.
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Maytag: 12-year limited parts with registration, plus a 12-year Dependability Promise on M1200 (compressor or heat-exchanger replacement) (maytaghvac.com)
- Frigidaire: 10-year limited parts, a 10-year Comfort Quality Pledge and a 90-day Product Assurance Commitment (frigidairehvac.com)
- Specialist manufactured-housing range under Intertherm (nordyne.com, intertherm.net)
- Now backed by Rheem, which runs Canadian sales of these brands since 2026 (Mechanical Business)
Watch-outs
- Brand names are licensed: Frigidaire 'used under license from Electrolux', Maytag 'Manufactured under license by Nordyne'; the appliance companies don't build these heat pumps
- Refrigerant isn't stated on Maytag or Frigidaire heat pump pages, and the models found top out around 15.2 SEER2 with no inverter or cold-climate heat pump
- Broan and Westinghouse no longer appear on Nordyne's brand list (October 2026); older reviews may still describe them
- Maytag requires registration for its warranty, but the deadline isn't published on its warranty page
Which rebates Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands models fit
20 Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brands outdoor models meet the cold-climate numbers NRCan publishes for its Eligible Products List (COP of at least 1.8 at −15°C at full output, 70% of rated capacity, a variable-speed compressor) on their ENERGY STAR ratings. That list decides Ontario's Home Renovation Savings rebate, Manitoba's, New Brunswick's, Yukon's and Newfoundland and Labrador's, and the federal National Heat Pump Rebate expected in early 2027. Check the exact pairing on NRCan's list ↗.
20 models meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which earns Quebec's higher LogisVert rate. BC uses its own qualified list. Rebate rules by province:
Recent news
- Rheem Canada assumed all sales functions for legacy Nordyne/NGH brands in Canada, with more operational functions to follow. mechanicalbusiness.com ↗
- Rheem completed the acquisition; NGH joined Rheem's Global Air division. rheem.com ↗
- Rheem announced it would buy Nortek Global HVAC from Madison Industries. achrnews.com ↗
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Sources
Model counts and ratings: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Brand facts checked October 19, 2026 on:
- Nordyne home page
- Nordyne brand list
- Nordyne Maytag brand page
- Nordyne Frigidaire brand page
- Nordyne Gibson brand page
- Nordyne Intertherm brand page
- Maytag HVAC heat pumps
- Maytag HVAC warranty
- Frigidaire HVAC home page
- Frigidaire HVAC heat pumps
- Gibson HVAC
- Intertherm
- ACHR News: Rheem to acquire Nortek Global HVAC (Sept 4, 2024)
- Rheem news release: Rheem acquires Nortek Global HVAC (Oct 2024)
- Mechanical Business: Rheem takes over sales for Nordyne/Nortek HVAC brands (Mar 30, 2026)
- Plumbing & HVAC: Rheem adds Nordyne/Nortek to its Canadian portfolio (Apr 8, 2026)