The best heat pump is built by several top-tier manufacturers, with Trane, Carrier, Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Lennox most frequently cited as building the best heat pumps by Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and HVAC contractor surveys. For central ducted heat pumps in North America, Trane and Carrier are often rated as best overall for reliability, durability, and cold-climate performance. Trane heat pumps are known for rigorous testing, all-aluminum Spine Fin coils, Climatuff compressors, and long lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Carrier Infinity and Bryant Evolution heat pumps offer Greenspeed variable-speed intelligence with excellent efficiency up to 24 SEER and superior humidity control. For ductless mini-split and cold-climate heat pumps, Mitsubishi Electric is widely regarded as the best, particularly its Hyper-Heating models that provide full heating capacity down to -13 degrees Fahrenheit and operate down to -25 degrees, with exceptional reliability and quiet operation. Daikin, which owns Goodman and Amana, is also considered best for inverter technology and is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer. Lennox Signature series offers highest efficiency up to 24 SEER. The best builder depends on application, for central ducted homes in US, Trane and Carrier are top, for ductless and extreme cold, Mitsubishi is best, and for value with good efficiency, Daikin is excellent. Proper installation matters more than brand.
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