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40 certified 12,000 Btu (1-ton) central heat pumps, ranked by seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER2), then heating efficiency (HSPF2), highest first.

Filters 12,000 Btu (1-ton) Central Cold-climate, all types 776
SEER2 and HSPF2, 40 models Median SEER2 15.4; median HSPF2 9.2. 9.0 10.0 11.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 HSPF2 (heating efficiency)SEER2 (cooling efficiency) AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1 · Sharp · SEER2 25.0 · HSPF2 11.0AT2239 · Atomi Smart · SEER2 23.9 · HSPF2 8.3 · 1 more model at this dotECO-12K · EcoSolaris · SEER2 23.4 · HSPF2 9.7ACIQ-12-EHPD · 1HVAC, ACiQ · SEER2 21.0 · HSPF2 10.0 · 1 more model at this dotCU-E12SD3UA · Panasonic · SEER2 20.0 · HSPF2 9.5ACIQ-12-EHPB · 1HVAC, ACiQ + 3 more · SEER2 17.5 · HSPF2 9.0 · 1 more model at this dot12SPV0-HP-X-D · Multi MFG · SEER2 17.1 · HSPF2 8.6KUSXA121A · LG · SEER2 17.0 · HSPF2 9.8KUSXB121A · LG · SEER2 17.0 · HSPF2 9.5DH6VSA121MA · Daikin · SEER2 16.5 · HSPF2 8.5 · 1 more model at this dotAVK19N3H2 · Ephoca, Innova · SEER2 15.4 · HSPF2 9.2 · 25 more models at this dot Median 15.4 Median 9.2
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Each dot is one set of certified figures; models with the same figures share a dot. Right is more efficient over a cooling season; up is more efficient over a heating season.
  1. 1 AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1Sharp
    16,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 16,000 Btu/h · Cold output 100% · HSPF2 11.0 · 1 pairing

  2. 2 AT2239Atomi Smart
    12,749 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F NR · Cold output — · HSPF2 8.3 · 1 pairing

  3. 3 AT2239 CAAtomi Smart
    12,749 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F NR · Cold output — · HSPF2 8.3 · 1 pairing

  4. 4 ECO-12KEcoSolaris
    12,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F NR · Cold output — · HSPF2 9.7 · 1 pairing

  5. 5 ACIQ-12-EHPD1HVAC, ACiQ
    13,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 11,200 Btu/h · Cold output 86% · HSPF2 10.0 · 2 pairings

  6. 6 MOX330-12HFN10-M3MDV
    13,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 11,200 Btu/h · Cold output 86% · HSPF2 10.0 · 1 pairing

  7. 7 CU-E12SD3UAPanasonic
    11,500 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,500 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F NR · Cold output — · HSPF2 9.5 · 1 pairing

  8. 8 ACIQ-12-EHPB1HVAC, ACiQ + 3 more
    13,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 11,000 Btu/h · Cold output 85% · HSPF2 9.0 · 5 pairings

  9. 9 MOX330U-12HFN1-MR0MDV
    13,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 11,000 Btu/h · Cold output 85% · HSPF2 9.0 · 1 pairing

  10. 10 12SPV0-HP-X-DMulti MFG
    12,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,000 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 9,000 Btu/h · Cold output 75% · HSPF2 8.6 · 1 pairing

  11. 11 KUSXA121ALG
    15,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 12,500 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 15,000 Btu/h · Cold output 100% · HSPF2 9.8 · 1 pairing

  12. 12 KUSXB121ALG
    14,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,100 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 10,500 Btu/h · Cold output 70% · HSPF2 9.5 · 1 pairing

  13. 13 DH6VSA121MADaikin
    12,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,500 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F 11,000 Btu/h · Cold output 92% · HSPF2 8.5 · 1 pairing

  14. 14 GZV6SA121MAGoodman
    12,000 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,500 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central · 5°F 11,000 Btu/h · Cold output 92% · HSPF2 8.5 · 1 pairing

  15. 15 AVK19N3H2Ephoca, Innova
    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  16. 16 AVK19N4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  17. 17 AVK19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  18. 18 AVK19R4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  19. 19 AVM19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  20. 20 AVM19N4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  21. 21 AVM19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  22. 22 AVM19R4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  23. 23 AVP19N3H1Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  24. 24 AVP19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  25. 25 AVP19N4H1Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  26. 26 AVP19N4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  27. 27 AVP19R3H1Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  28. 28 AVP19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  29. 29 AVP19R4H1Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  30. 30 AVP19R4H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  31. 31 AXM19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  32. 32 AXM19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  33. 33 AXP19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  34. 34 AXP19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  35. 35 AXT19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  36. 36 AXT19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  37. 37 AXW19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  38. 38 AXW19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  39. 39 AXY19N3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

  40. 40 AXY19R3H2Ephoca, Innova

    Same as AVK19N3H2

    14,200 Btu/hheating at 47°F 11,600 Btu/hcooling at 95°F

    12,000 Btu (1-ton) · Central Cold climate · 5°F 8,200 Btu/h · Cold output 58% · HSPF2 9.2 · 2 pairings

12,000 Btu (1-ton) central heat pumps, ranked by seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER2), then heating efficiency (HSPF2)
# Model Brands Type At 5°FBtu/h · heating At 47°FBtu/h · heating At 95°FBtu/h · cooling Cold output% of 47°F rating COP 5°Ffull speed SEER2median pairing HSPF2Btu/Wh · median pairing Compressor Refrigerant Market Pairings
1 AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1 Sharp CentralCold climate 16,000 16,000 12,000 100% 2.10 25.0 11.0 Variable R-32 US 1
2 AT2239 Atomi Smart Central — 12,749 12,000 — — 23.9 8.3 Variable R-32 US CA 1
3 AT2239 CA Atomi Smart Central — 12,749 12,000 — — 23.9 8.3 Variable R-32 CA 1
4 ECO-12K EcoSolaris Central — 12,000 12,000 — — 23.4 9.7 Variable R-32 CA 1
5 ACIQ-12-EHPD 1HVAC, ACiQ CentralCold climate 11,200 13,000 12,000 86% 2.00 21.0 10.0 Variable R-454B US CA 2
6 MOX330-12HFN10-M3 MDV CentralCold climate 11,200 13,000 12,000 86% 2.00 21.0 10.0 Variable R-454B US CA 1
7 CU-E12SD3UA Panasonic Central — 11,500 11,500 — — 20.0 9.5 Variable R-410A US CA 1
8 ACIQ-12-EHPB 1HVAC, ACiQ + 3 more CentralCold climate 11,000 13,000 12,000 85% 2.60 17.5 9.0 Variable R-410A US CA 5
9 MOX330U-12HFN1-MR0 MDV CentralCold climate 11,000 13,000 12,000 85% 2.60 17.5 9.0 Variable R-410A US CA 1
10 12SPV0-HP-X-D Multi MFG CentralCold climate 9,000 12,000 12,000 75% 2.00 17.1 8.6 Variable R-454B US CA 1
11 KUSXA121A LG CentralCold climate 15,000 15,000 12,500 100% 1.95 17.0 9.8 Variable R-32 US CA 1
12 KUSXB121A LG CentralCold climate 10,500 14,000 11,100 70% 1.85 17.0 9.5 Variable R-32 US CA 1
13 DH6VSA121MA Daikin Central 11,000 12,000 11,500 92% 2.00 16.5 8.5 Variable R-32 US CA 1
14 GZV6SA121MA Goodman Central 11,000 12,000 11,500 92% 2.00 16.5 8.5 Variable R-32 US CA 1
15 AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
16 AVK19N4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
17 AVK19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
18 AVK19R4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
19 AVM19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
20 AVM19N4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
21 AVM19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
22 AVM19R4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
23 AVP19N3H1Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
24 AVP19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
25 AVP19N4H1Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
26 AVP19N4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
27 AVP19R3H1Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
28 AVP19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
29 AVP19R4H1Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
30 AVP19R4H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
31 AXM19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
32 AXM19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
33 AXP19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
34 AXP19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
35 AXT19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
36 AXT19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
37 AXW19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
38 AXW19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
39 AXY19N3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2
40 AXY19R3H2Same as AVK19N3H2 Ephoca, Innova CentralCold climate 8,200 14,200 11,600 58% 2.30 15.4 9.2 Variable R-32 US CA 2

The share is heat output at 5°F divided by the 47°F rating. Tests use different compressor speeds.

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