heat pump efficiency

Why is “Coefficient of performance” calculated for heat pumps and refrigerators instead of “efficiency”?
Complicated, but this is the simplest version I found………
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_performance
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5-Ton Trane XE1000 High-Efficiency heat pump in heat mode
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PDH15K5SE 14 000 BTU Packaged Terminal Cool/Heat Pump Air Conditioner with 3.4 kW Electric Heat Backup R-410A Refrigerant 9.2 Energy Efficiency Ratio and Even Heat Monitoring Since its founding in 1883 Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has had one manufacturing standard – quality without compromise. Over the years the companys products have changed but the commitment to quality has endured…. |
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