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AIR-CON heat pump efficiency: 41 outdoor models compared

AIR-CON has 41 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 64 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes AIR-CON makes. AIR-CON has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
41
AHRI certifications
64
Efficiency index
45%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (34 models)
Meet CEE 2025
43.9%
18 models

How AIR-CON compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
AIR-CON against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of AIR-CON’s own modelsAIR-CON is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 57% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (33%).
  • AIR-CON
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIR-CON

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of AIR-CON’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index34 models scored45%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F34 models scored57%Not ranked2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F34 models scored33%Not ranked70%
HSPF248 models scored45%Not ranked8.6
SEER248 models scored42%Not ranked17.0
EER248 models scored39%Not ranked11.4
Heating capacity at 5°F34 models scored43%Not ranked21,600 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of AIR-CON’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)43.9%18
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)36.6%15
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)34.1%14
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
AIR-CON’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • AIR-CON (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons378%92%40%42%
Ducted, 2 tons471%61%38%43%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1055%58%49%52%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1457%64%53%50%
Ducted, 5 tons and up168%89%93%77%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons720%31%32%12%
Non-ducted, 2 tons331%41%58%24%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons257%93%58%61%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons432%65%11%39%

Every AIR-CON model in the market

AIR-CON’s 48 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
AIR-CON models by size and ratingColoured: AIR-CON · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • AIR-CON models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 48 air-con models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top AIR-CON models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 AIR-CON cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1ASGCI8H4M24AIR-CONwith ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M242 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.2711.118,60021.1CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217291584Non-ducted, 2 tons77.9
2AASDCI7H4R60AIR-CON · G Serieswith ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R60-S4.5 tons53,500 Btu/h · Ducted74%2.249.540,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217655822Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.5
3AVDCI7H4T48AIR-CON · SATURN INVERTERwith ducted air handler AVDEM7H4T484 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted72%2.309.234,00018.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1217548265Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.2
4ASGCI8H4M18AIR-CONwith ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Ducted71%2.4111.314,20020.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3217291581Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.8
5AVDCI7H4T60AIR-CON · SATURN INVERTERwith ducted air handler AVDEM7H4T604.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted73%2.308.840,00017.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1217548266Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.8

All-around best

Top 5 AIR-CON models on the all-around score across sizes. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1ASGCI8H4M18AIR-CONwith ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Ducted71%2.4111.320.013.3CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3217291581Ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.469.887.069.8
2AASDCI7H4R60AIR-CON · G Serieswith ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R48-S4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted75%2.189.520.011.7CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217655825Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.972.982.873.5
3AVPI7H4T24AIR-CON2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted103%2.009.019.012.3CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218644490Ducted, 2 tons73.168.777.568.7
4AVDCI7H4T48AIR-CON · SATURN INVERTERwith ducted air handler AVDEM7H4T484 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted72%2.309.218.511.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1217548265Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.672.273.072.2
5CH7H6C36KN-AEAIR-CON · GMV6 Mini3 tons37,600 Btu/h · Non-ducted45%2.209.624.014.0CEE 253217643037Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.745.593.8Not a pick

Best model on each rating

AIR-CON’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FCH7H6C48KN-AE2.20Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons96%217643038
Capacity retention at 5°FAVPI7H4T24103%Ducted, 2 tons96%218644490
HSPF2ASGCI8H4M609.7Ducted, 5 tons and up94%217291590
SEER2CH7H6C48KN-AE24.0Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons94%217643038
EER2CH7H6C36KN-AE14.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%217643037
Heating capacity at 5°FAVPI7H4T2424,600 Btu/hDucted, 2 tons94%218644490

All 41 AIR-CON models in Explore

AIR-CON size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
AIR-CON: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21729158178.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291581
Ducted, 2 tons68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVPI7H4T243 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21864449073.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVPI7H4T242 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218644490
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVPI7H4T362 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21864449159.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AASDCI7H4R30with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R30-S6 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217655824
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AASDCI7H4R60with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R60-S6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21765582277.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AASDCI7H4R60with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R48-S8 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217655825
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M60with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M601 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291590
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M181 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21729158059.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M187 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291582
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M24with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M241 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21729158469.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M24with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M243 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291584
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M36with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M361 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21729158669.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH7H6C36KN-AE2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643037
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons55.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M48with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M481 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21729158958.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH7H6C48KN-AE4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643038

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest AIR-CON certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified AIR-CON outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
AVPI7H4T60AIR-CON4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.0071%8.817.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218644493
AVPI7H4T48AIR-CON4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.1073%8.818.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218644492
AVPI7H4T36AIR-CON3 tons33,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.0085%9.018.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218644491
AVPI7H4T24AIR-CON2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.00103%9.019.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218644490
ASTCV7H4T36AIR-CONwith ducted air handler ARUFR7H4T36-S3 tons33,000 Btu/h · Ducted——7.514.3None2218007964

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