Brand guide · United States · checked October 19, 2026
Blueridge heat pumps
Blueridge is made by Alpine Home Air Products (Chicago. ENERGY STAR lists 202 Blueridge outdoor models certified for the US, 161 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.54 at 5°F.
Blueridge at a glance
- Who owns it
- Alpine Home Air Products (Chicago; 'independently owned', founded 2002), which calls Blueridge 'our exclusive brand of ductless mini-splits' and 'Alpine Air (the parent company of Blueridge mini splits)'. The warranty issuer is Blue Summit LLC, and the ENERGY STAR partner for Blueridge mini-splits is 'Everest Companies, LLC dba Yellow Supply'. No 2024-2026 ownership change found.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- How it's sold
- Sold online, often self-installed
- Price tier
- Budget. Alpine Home Air list prices (equipment only, Oct 2026): XS1 9,000 BTU system $719; XS4 9,100 BTU $1,269; DS1 DIY 9,000 BTU $1,269; BH714S 2-ton ducted heat pump $1,840.
- What it makes
- ductless mini-split, multi-zone, ducted central
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- Blueridge (certified by Allied Air Enterprises; Everest Companies, LLC dba Yellow Supply; GE Appliances, a Haier Company; Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai; Lennox Industries)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Blueridge's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 2 of 8 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS4 Ultra Heat (All Climate) | ductless mini-split | Yes | Extreme cold performance, heats down to -20°F (spec sheet: Lowest Ambient Temperature (Heating) -22 °F) | R-32 |
| DS3 DIY All Climate (Ultra Heat) | ductless mini-split | Yes | Lowest Ambient Temperature (Heating): -22 °F; Ambient Temperature Range (Heating): -22 / 75 °F | R-454B |
| XS3 | ductless mini-split | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| XS2 | ductless mini-split | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| DS1 DIY Core / DS2 DIY High Efficiency | ductless mini-split | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| XS1 | ductless mini-split | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-32 |
| XM1 / XM2 / XM3 multi-zone | multi-zone | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-410A |
| BH714 Single-Stage R-454B Heat Pump | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for the US (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 148 of 202 Blueridge outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (145 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS2423YC BMC24HHYW BMS Series | 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 | 215853900 |
| BMS1226YC BMC12LW BMS Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.50 | 11.0 | 24.6 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853926 |
| BDS2A18SC0 BDAFA18WM0 BDS Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 12,800 BTU/h 71% of rated | 2.44 | 11.5 | 22.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 216997597 |
| BMS626HHYC BMC6CC2 BMS Series | 7,400 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 8,100 BTU/h 110% of rated | 2.40 | 12.0 | 22.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853934 |
| BMS1824YC BMC18HCD BMS Series | 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 14,200 BTU/h 71% of rated | 2.40 | 11.3 | 20.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853923 |
| BMS926YC BMC9HHYW BMS Series | 10,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,000 BTU/h 80% of rated | 2.36 | 12.5 | 25.8 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853897 |
Central (ducted) split systems (69 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS1824YC BMMZAH18I BMS Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.30 | 9.8 | 18.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853856 |
| BNG2Z60SCM BNGFZ60DH0 NG2 | 54,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton | 40,000 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.24 | 9.5 | 19.0 | R-32 | 217992602 |
| BMS1821HHYC BMMZAH18I BMS Series | 19,500 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 18,000 BTU/h 92% of rated | 2.20 | 10.0 | 18.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853860 |
| BMS2423YC BMMZAH24I BMS Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 18,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.20 | 9.0 | 19.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853857 |
| BH714S24P-**A BC730[C,U]BT-**+TDR BH714S Series | 22,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 11,400 BTU/h 52% of rated | 2.18 | 8.1 | 15.5 | R-454B | 216371458 |
| BMS2421HHYC BMMZAH24I BMS Series | 26,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 23,600 BTU/h 91% of rated | 2.16 | 10.0 | 18.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853861 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS635SHYC BMS635SHYW BMS Series | 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 35.0 | 17.4 | 15.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853907 |
| BMS933SHYC BMS933SHYW BMS Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 33.3 | 17.0 | 14.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853908 |
| BMS1229SHYC BMS1229SHYW BMS Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 29.4 | 14.2 | 12.7 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853909 |
| BMS927HHYC BMC9HHYW BMS Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 27.4 | 15.4 | 12.5 | 1.80 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215853902 |
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: Mini-split warranty states no registration requirement. The BH714 ducted heat pump gets 10 years parts and 10 years compressor only 'With Online Registration' ('sign up within 60 days').
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Low published prices (e.g., XS1 9,000 BTU system $719 at Alpine Home Air, Oct 2026)
- Alpine states the Blueridge mini-split warranty covers DIY installs done correctly. The DS series uses pre-charged quick-connect line sets ('No vacuum pump, pressure testing, or flaring required').
- Cold-climate single-zone options rated to -22°F (XS4 R-32, DS3 R-454B)
- Ducted BH714 heat pump carries 10/10 years with online registration
Watch-outs
- Sold only by Alpine Home Air, and the warranty excludes installs outside the US
- Mini-split warranty is 5 years parts / 7 years compressor with no labour, shorter than many dealer brands
- XM multi-zone systems are still listed with R-410A in October 2026
- Alpine doesn't name the maker; ENERGY STAR shows several different OEMs certifying Blueridge-branded ducted units
Which rebates Blueridge models fit
Every model in these tables is ENERGY STAR certified, which is the federal equipment rule for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates where your state runs them. 161 Blueridge outdoor models also meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which several utility programs require. The 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025.
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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:
- Alpine Home Air - ductless mini-splits (Blueridge)
- Blueridge ductless mini-split limited warranty (Blue Summit LLC)
- Alpine Home Air - About Us
- Alpine learning center - Blueridge mini split
- Blueridge XS4 9,100 BTU product page
- Blueridge DS3 DIY All Climate 12,000 BTU
- Blueridge BH714S24P ducted heat pump
- ENERGY STAR certified air-source heat pumps - BLUERIDGE listings by certifying partner (EPA open data)