Heat pump comparison guide · checked October 19, 2026

Every heat pump brand sold in the US, compared

We pulled all 283,445 system pairings certified for the US from ENERGY STAR's list (updated October 19, 2026), then read each maker's warranty, cold-weather claims and ownership, and lined them up with the rebates in the 26 largest metros.

Certified for the US 9,721 outdoor models 283,445 certified outdoor/indoor pairings
Brands 253 names 43 with full pages here; the rest are in the brand directory
Cold-climate certified 7,407 models meet ENERGY STAR's Cold Climate test (COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F)
Newer refrigerants 83% of pairings use R-454B or R-32; the rest are older R-410A designs

Picks by need

Shortlists from the data below. A brand on a shortlist still needs a good installer and the right size for your home.

Compare the main brands

Counts and ratings are for systems certified for the US. Warranty is the maker's registered term in the US; "best" figures are the top certified pairing, not a typical one. Select a heading to sort.

Heat pump brands sold in the US, compared
Warranty
MideaContractors and online Mid-range 10-year partsregister within 90 days 629 523 2.89 15.6 35.1
GreeContractor-installed Mid-range 5-year parts, 7-year compressorno registration needed 406 368 2.40 11.2 30.0
Mitsubishi ElectricContractor-installed Premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 369 241 3.28 13.3 35.0
Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brandsContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 275 146 2.89 15.6 33.1
Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and OuelletContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 220 209 2.80 14.8 30.0
BryantContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 219 123 2.89 15.6 35.1
BlueridgeSold online, often self-installed Budget 5-year parts, 7-year compressorno registration needed 202 161 2.54 15.6 35.0
CarrierContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 201 123 2.89 15.6 35.1
Innova (formerly Ephoca)Contractor-installed Premium Terms not published 191 191 2.30 9.9 15.8
TCLNot published Not rated Terms not published 176 166 2.25 10.5 27.0
ACiQContractors and online Budget 7-year parts, 12-year compressorregistration required 162 121 2.60 14.8 28.1
LennoxContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 156 83 2.50 13.6 28.1
MoovairContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorno registration needed 152 136 2.89 14.5 29.4
Comfort-Aire and CenturyContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorno registration needed 151 123 2.44 15.6 35.0
GE Appliances and HaierContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year partsregistration required 149 99 2.46 14.0 30.0
Payne and WeatherMakerContractor-installed Budget 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 136 93 2.89 15.6 35.1
FujitsuContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 130 98 2.62 14.0 33.5
American StandardContractor-installed Premium 10-year parts, 12-year compressorregister within 60 days 124 69 2.54 11.0 27.0
FriedrichContractors and online Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 123 75 2.60 11.0 25.0
AUXNot published Not rated Terms not published 117 102 2.52 11.0 25.0
HisenseContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregistration required 116 95 2.52 11.8 32.0
MrCoolContractors and online Budget 5-year parts, 7-year compressorno registration needed 110 77 2.44 13.5 28.1
Cooper & HunterNot published Not rated Terms not published 109 92 2.54 14.8 28.1
YorkContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 105 61 2.84 12.2 26.5
TraneContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 12-year compressorregister within 60 days 104 45 2.54 11.0 27.0
RheemContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 93 58 2.60 11.0 25.0
RuudContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 91 56 2.60 11.0 25.0
Coleman and LuxaireContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 90 days 85 42 2.84 11.0 25.0
LGContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 84 64 2.30 13.5 27.0
Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and ConcordContractor-installed Budget to premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 80 21 2.46 13.6 26.5
HitachiNot published Not rated Terms not published 78 56 2.60 12.2 27.0
SamsungContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year partsregistration required 73 60 2.58 11.2 26.0
BoschContractor-installed Premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressor 72 62 2.54 13.6 28.1
DuraSTARNot published Not rated Terms not published 68 54 2.50 14.6 27.2
NapoleonContractor-installed Mid-range 10-year parts, 10-year compressor 68 66 2.50 14.8 28.1
DaikinContractor-installed Budget to premium 12-year parts, 12-year compressorregister within 60 days 67 49 2.40 10.7 25.2
PanasonicContractor-installed Mid-range Terms not published 59 50 2.50 13.0 27.5
PioneerContractors and online Budget 5-year parts, 5-year compressorregister within 90 days 47 42 2.50 13.5 25.5
GoodmanContractor-installed Budget 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 45 33 2.89 14.5 29.0
SenvilleSold online, often self-installed Budget 5-year parts, 10-year compressor 45 38 2.40 14.8 33.3
Frigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brandsContractor-installed Budget 10-year partsregistration required 32 20 2.22 10.4 26.0
AmanaContractor-installed Premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorregister within 60 days 21 14 2.40 10.0 21.0
QuiltContractor-installed Premium 10-year parts, 10-year compressorno registration needed 3 3 2.00 12.0 25.3

Models = outdoor units certified for the US. Cold-climate = models with at least one pairing that meets ENERGY STAR's Cold Climate test. Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Every other brand is in the directory of all 253 names.

Cold-weather leaders

The certified systems that heat most efficiently at 5°F, on R-454B or R-32. "Heat at 5°F" is the maximum output there and the share of the unit's rated output it keeps. At most two systems per brand family; identical rebadged ratings share a row.

Mini-splits and multi-splits

Most efficient cold-climate mini-splits at 5°F
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at 5°F COP at 5°F HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Midea M3O Series M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 Same ratings also listed as Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet 27,000 BTU/h 2.5-ton 21,400 BTU/h 79% of rated 2.80 10.0 22.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218461516
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH12KTAP1 ASUH12KTAS 15,300 BTU/h 1-ton 16,200 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.62 13.7 31.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216018256
Hitachi airCore700 PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC PCI-B18UFA1DQ 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 15,000 BTU/h 83% of rated 2.60 11.0 27.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217450776
York airCore700 YPAS18BUFASDQ1 YPCIB18UFA1DQ Same ratings also listed as Hitachi 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 16,200 BTU/h 81% of rated 2.60 11.0 25.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218694242
York Y600 YRACGJ09WHAA YRAKGJ09PHAA Same ratings also listed as Hitachi 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton 8,400 BTU/h 93% of rated 2.57 11.4 23.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218037188
Carrier 45M Series 37MARAQ24AA3 45MAHAQ24XA3 Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Midea, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, Payne and WeatherMaker, Kenmore, LPS Legacy, Smart Comfort 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.1 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215323752
Bosch BMS Series BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRD BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXD Same ratings also listed as Midea, Moovair, Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet, Cooper & Hunter, ACiQ, Blueridge, AC PRO, CanAir 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215223306
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH15KTAP1 ASUH15KTAS 17,400 BTU/h 1-ton 18,400 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.52 13.0 28.7 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216018257
AUX C-Series AFEB09HP115V1CO AFEB09HP115V1CH 9,700 BTU/h 1-ton 9,200 BTU/h 95% of rated 2.52 9.5 22.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 214290017
Samsung WindFree - Max heat (RAC) AR15DXDACWKX AR15DXDABWKN Same ratings also listed as Lennox 15,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 15,600 BTU/h 104% of rated 2.50 11.0 23.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215222778

Central systems, 2 tons and up

Most efficient cold-climate central heat pumps at 5°F
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at 5°F COP at 5°F HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Samsung Hylex AC060FCUPCG FEMUU1A60S001R 56,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton 43,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.58 9.0 17.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734250
Samsung Hylex AC048FCUPCG FEMTT7A60S001R 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 40,500 BTU/h 84% of rated 2.52 8.5 16.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734248
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-60U3TH5 AUH-48UX3TEH3 Same ratings also listed as Multi MFG 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 37,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.52 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215270433
Lennox Elite EL21KLV SERIES EL21KLV-036-230A** CK40HT-30B-**+TDR 30,800 BTU/h 3-ton 22,600 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.48 9.0 18.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217443282
Midea MVB Series MOE30-36HFN10-M3X MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC3 36,000 BTU/h 3-ton 36,000 BTU/h 100% of rated 2.46 10.0 18.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216967947
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-6024P AUH-6024 Same ratings also listed as Multi MFG 57,000 BTU/h 5-ton 42,000 BTU/h 74% of rated 2.46 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 214855379
Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and Concord A7CP21V Series A7CP21V36P-**A 7EH30BX-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as AC PRO 30,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22,400 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.46 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217446281
GE Appliances and Haier NS21H Series NS21H36MA5-**A NCHC30BT5*-**+TDR 30,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22,400 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.46 9.0 17.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217642661
Lennox DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE SL22KLV SERIES SL22KLV-036-230A** CBK48MVT-060-230-** 32,600 BTU/h 3-ton 33,200 BTU/h 102% of rated 2.42 10.5 20.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216776011
Daikin DH9VSA DH9VSA361CA* CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A* Same ratings also listed as Goodman, Amana 34,200 BTU/h 3-ton 34,200 BTU/h 100% of rated 2.40 10.0 21.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216699792

Cooling leaders

Highest SEER2 among certified systems on current refrigerants. In hot, humid places also look at EER2, the efficiency at peak heat.

Central systems, 2 tons and up

Highest-SEER2 central heat pumps
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size SEER2 EER2 HSPF2 COP at 5°F Refrigerant AHRI #
Carrier Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump 27VNA324A*030* CVAMA4421XMA*+UI Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 27,600 BTU/h 2-ton 23.0 14.0 9.5 2.06 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217624611
Bryant Evolution 23 VS Heat Pump 293VAN048**AA* FE5BNBD60L*+UI Same ratings also listed as Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 23.0 12.5 9.5 1.98 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215931505
Carrier Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump 27VNA336A*030* CVAVA6124XMA*+UI Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 37,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22.5 12.5 8.5 2.06 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215936924
Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands SmartSense 23 VS HP B5H3V36*K*AAA* EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON Same ratings also listed as Kenmore 37,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22.5 12.5 8.5 2.04 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218411807
York LX SERIES YH960E2C11 CTM60C5CGS1+JMC17C2SN1+CC Same ratings also listed as Coleman and Luxaire, Kenmore 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 22.0 12.0 9.0 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218026792
Mitsubishi Electric P series 5HCL9036A1000A* 5TEM9D04AC31SA* 40,000 BTU/h 3-ton 21.2 12.1 9.2 2.10 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217497618
Lennox DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE SL22KLV SERIES SL22KLV-060-230A** CK40[C,U]T-60C-**+TDR 51,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton 21.1 11.7 9.0 1.96 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216776120
Lennox Elite EL21KLV SERIES EL21KLV-024-230A** CK40HT-24B-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and Concord 24,000 BTU/h 2-ton 21.0 13.5 8.2 1.90 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218745112

Mini-splits

Highest-SEER2 mini-splits
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size SEER2 EER2 HSPF2 COP at 5°F Refrigerant AHRI #
Carrier 45M Series 37MPRAQ06AA3 45MPHAQ06XA3 Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Midea, Payne and WeatherMaker 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton 35.1 17.5 15.6 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215413141
Mitsubishi Electric M-Series MUZ-FX06NLHZ*** MSZ-FX06NL*** 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton 35.0 21.5 13.0 2.38 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215611124
Midea MSE Series MO1SS-H06B-2A MSESU-H06B-2A Same ratings also listed as Comfort-Aire and Century, Blueridge, AI AIR CONDITIONING, KEEN Home, Mainline, Novair 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton 35.0 17.4 15.6 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215471385
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH09KTAP1 ASUH09KTAS 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton 33.5 19.1 14.0 2.48 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216018255
Carrier 45M Series 37MPRAQ09AA3 45MPHAQ09XA3 Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Midea, Payne and WeatherMaker 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton 33.5 17.0 14.6 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215413142
Midea MSE Series MO1SS-H09B-2A MSESU-H09B-2A Same ratings also listed as Senville, Comfort-Aire and Century, Blueridge, AI AIR CONDITIONING, CanAir, KEEN Home, Mainline, Novair 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton 33.3 17.0 14.6 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215471386
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH09KZAH1 ASUH09KZAS 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton 33.1 18.8 13.3 2.26 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 214888800
Mitsubishi Electric M-Series MUZ-FX09NLHZ*** MSZ-FX09NL*** 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton 33.1 18.4 13.3 2.20 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215611125

Who owns whom

A few companies own most of the names on the market, and several changed hands in 2024 and 2025. Brands in the same family often share equipment.

Carrier Global

CarrierBryantPayne and WeatherMakerHeil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands ViessmannToshiba Carrier

Also owns Viessmann and the Toshiba Carrier ductless business (now Carrier Japan).

Trane Technologies

TraneAmerican Standard AmeristarRunTru

Its ductless comes from Mitsubishi Electric through the METUS joint venture in the US.

Lennox International

LennoxArmstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and ConcordComfort-Aire and Century

Ductless through a Samsung joint venture; signed in June 2026 to buy Heat Controller (Comfort-Aire, Century).

Daikin Industries

DaikinGoodmanAmana

Goodman and Amana are made by Daikin Comfort Technologies in Texas.

Paloma Rheem Holdings

RheemRuudFriedrichFrigidaire, Maytag, Gibson and other Nordyne brandsFujitsu

Bought Nortek Global HVAC (Oct 2024) and Fujitsu General (2025), now GENERAL Inc.

Bosch

BoschYorkColeman and LuxaireHitachi

Bought Johnson Controls' residential HVAC business, including Johnson Controls-Hitachi, on July 31, 2025; uses the York and Hitachi names under licence.

Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric

Sold in the US through Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, a joint venture with Trane Technologies.

Haier

GE Appliances and Haier

GE Appliances is a Haier company and also builds ductless units certified under several Allied Air and Lennox-family names.

Innovair Solutions (Quebec)

Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet

The former Ouellet Group; Stelpro joined through a 2024 alliance.

Midea Group

Midea

ENERGY STAR shows identical Midea-built systems listed under many other names (see each model table's 'also listed as').

Gree Electric

Gree

Also sold as Tosot.

How to read the numbers

Size
The rated heating output at 47°F, in BTU per hour. Tons are nominal cooling tons (12,000 BTU/h each), the size installers quote. The right size comes from a room-by-room load calculation, not from the old system.
COP at 5°F
Heat out divided by electricity in, measured at 5°F. A COP of 2 gives two units of heat for each unit of power. Electric baseboards are 1.
Heat at 5°F
The most heat the system can make at 5°F, and the share of its rated output that is. Above 100% means it can push harder in the cold than its rating at 47°F.
HSPF2
Seasonal heating efficiency in a US test climate (Region IV). Higher is better; ENERGY STAR needs at least 7.8 for split systems.
SEER2 and EER2
Seasonal and peak-heat cooling efficiency. ENERGY STAR needs SEER2 of at least 15.2 for split systems.
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate
A COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F (−15°C), at least 70% of rated capacity there, and a test proving the unit's own controls deliver it (spec version 6.2).
NEEP cold-climate list
Some Northeast and Midwest utility programs require a model on the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships' cold-climate air-source heat pump list, which publishes performance down to 5°F and below.
AHRI number
The certificate for one exact outdoor and indoor pairing. Rebates are paid on that pairing, so get it on your quote and check it in the AHRI Directory ↗.
Refrigerant
R-454B and R-32 are the newer, lower-impact refrigerants. R-410A systems are older designs; servicing them will get dearer over time.

Rebates and what they require

The federal 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025. The federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, where a state runs them, require an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump. Utilities and cities add their own rules. Open counts are from our check on October 19, 2026.

Heat pump programs by metro
MetroPrograms openFirst open offer
New York CityNY 5 of 5 NYS Clean Heat: Con Edison air-source heat pump incentive
Los AngelesCA 1 of 7 LADWP Consumer Rebate Program: heat pump HVAC
ChicagoIL 2 of 5 Peoples Gas / North Shore Gas gas heat pump rebate
Dallas–Fort WorthTX 0 of 1 None open now
Greater HoustonTX 0 of 1 None open now
AtlantaGA 2 of 2 Georgia Power Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP): heat pump conversion rebates
Washington, DCDC 2 of 2 DCSEU Residential Electrification Rebates (heat pumps)
MiamiFL 1 of 1 FPL A/C instant rebate (heat pumps not mentioned)
PhiladelphiaPA 1 of 2 PSE&G (New Jersey) HVAC instant rebates and Building Decarbonization heat pump rebates
PhoenixAZ 2 of 2 SRP Cool Cash A/C and Heat Pump Rebate
BostonMA 1 of 2 Mass Save air-source heat pump rebates
RiversideCA 1 of 5 Riverside Public Utilities Residential Heating and Cooling Rebate: electric heat pump
San FranciscoCA 2 of 5 CleanPowerSF Electrify Your Home bill credits (clean heating)
DetroitMI 3 of 3 DTE Energy heat pump replacement rebates
SeattleWA 6 of 7 Seattle Clean Heat Program (oil to heat pump)
Minneapolis–St. PaulMN 2 of 4 Minneapolis Bonus Rebate (Green Cost Share)
TampaFL 1 of 1 Tampa Electric Heating & Cooling rebate
San DiegoCA 0 of 2 None open now
DenverCO 2 of 4 Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit (contractor-delivered discount)
OrlandoFL 1 of 1 OUC Heat Pump A/C rebate
CharlotteNC 1 of 2 Energy Saver North Carolina: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)
BaltimoreMD 1 of 1 BGE high-efficiency heat pump rebates (EmPOWER Maryland)
St. LouisMO 0 of 2 None open now
San AntonioTX 1 of 1 CPS Energy HVAC Rebates: central A/C, heat pumps, mini-splits (STEP)
AustinTX 2 of 2 Austin Energy Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Rebate
PortlandOR 3 of 7 Energy Trust of Oregon heat pump incentives

IRS on the 25C credit ↗ · Full state-by-state guide: home energy rebates in all 50 states.

Heat pumps by metro

Local climate, what heat costs with each fuel at today's prices, the rebates and their equipment rules, and the systems that suit the weather.

New York City mixedLos Angeles mixedChicago coldDallas–Fort Worth hotGreater Houston hotAtlanta mixedWashington, DC mixedMiami hotPhiladelphia mixedPhoenix hotBoston coldRiverside mixedSan Francisco mixedDetroit coldSeattle mixedMinneapolis–St. Paul coldTampa hotSan Diego mixedDenver coldOrlando hotCharlotte mixedBaltimore mixedSt. Louis mixedSan Antonio hotAustin hotPortland mixed

Other kinds of heat pump

Questions people ask

Which heat pump brand is best for cold climates?

On ENERGY STAR's certified ratings, the most efficient cold-climate mini-split at 5°F on a current refrigerant is Midea's M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 (COP 2.80), and the best central system of 2 tons or more is Samsung's AC060FCUPCG (COP 2.58). Most major brands now sell a cold-climate line, so the installer's sizing and the model's capacity at your design temperature matter more than the badge. Ask for a room-by-room heat-loss calculation and the AHRI certificate for the exact pairing quoted.

Are the cheaper brands the same equipment as the expensive ones?

Often, yes. ENERGY STAR shows identical certified ratings under several names: 25 of the systems in our leaderboards are also listed under another brand. Carrier, Bryant and the ICP brands (Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker) share many models; Daikin, Goodman and Amana share platforms; Trane and American Standard sell the same units. The differences are usually the warranty terms, the dealer network and the price.

What does a heat pump warranty actually cover?

Parts and the compressor, almost never labour. Most makers give 10 years only if you register within 60 or 90 days of installation; miss it and many drop to 5 years on parts. Several (Daikin, Goodman, Amana, Fujitsu, LG) also void the warranty on equipment bought online unless a licensed contractor installs it. Each brand page lists the exact terms we found.

Does the heat pump have to be certified to get a rebate?

Usually. The federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (where your state runs them) require an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump, and many utilities add a cold-climate or efficiency rule (ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, the NEEP cold-climate list, or SEER2/HSPF2 minimums). The 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025. Each metro page lists the rule for every program we found.

Should I avoid R-410A?

New systems mostly use R-454B or R-32 now: in the US, 83% of certified systems on ENERGY STAR's list use one of them. US rules ended R-410A in most new split systems from 2025, with a limited exception for units built before 2025. R-410A equipment still works, but service refrigerant will get scarcer and dearer, so ask which refrigerant a quote uses.

How do I check the exact model a contractor quotes?

Ask for the AHRI reference number for the outdoor and indoor pairing. Look it up in the AHRI Directory, and search the outdoor model in ENERGY STAR's product finder. The model tables on these pages include AHRI numbers so you can compare like with like.

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Method and sources

Model data: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (285,053 pairings, updated October 19, 2026), filtered to pairings certified for the US. We leave out listings with physically impossible ratings and placeholder entries. Leaderboards use R-454B and R-32 systems only. Brand facts and rebate rules were researched from makers' and programs' own pages on October 19, 2026; each brand page lists its sources. Running-cost comparisons on the metro pages use EIA state energy prices and the same seasonal COP planning values used on our Canadian pages, by heating degree days.