AUX heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?
A typical AUX heat pump beats 52% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. AUX has 149 heat pump models in this list.
Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated
Overall score
52%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About averageRanked 18 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 139 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 51%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 43%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 51%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 40%
Average (50%)
Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.
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Rebate standards
68%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
101 models. All brands: 57%.
63%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
94 models. All brands: 53%.
1%
reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.
2 models. All brands: 3%.
AUX 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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?
AUX has no ducted, 5 tons and up 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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