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ARCTIC KING heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical ARCTIC KING heat pump beats 35% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well below average. ARCTIC KING has 5 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

ARCTIC KING has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 2 models with every rating.

ARCTIC KING, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 40%), weakest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 23%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 28%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 29%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 23%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 27%

Average (50%)

Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.

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Rebate standards

Share of this brand’s models that meet the efficiency levels rebate programs use. Programs can have other rules too.
  • 20%

    meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.

    1 model. All brands: 48%.

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  • 0%

    meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.

    0 models. All brands: 38%.

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  • 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: 1%.

Top ARCTIC KING cold-climate picks, by size

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

ARCTIC KING has no ducted, 2.5–3 tons model. Its sizes: Ductless, 2 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons.

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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