Antarctic Star heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?
A typical Antarctic Star heat pump beats 34% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well below average. Antarctic Star has 9 heat pump models in this list.
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Overall score
34%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Well below averageAntarctic Star has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 9 models with every rating.
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 62%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 26%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 25%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 38%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 22%
Average (50%)
Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.
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Rebate standards
78%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
7 models. All brands: 57%.
44%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
4 models. All brands: 53%.
0%
reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.
None of its models yet. All brands: 3%.
Antarctic Star all-around best, by size
Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.
Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?
Antarctic Star has no ducted, 2.5–3 tons model.
These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.
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