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BOSTON AC heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical BOSTON AC heat pump beats 56% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. BOSTON AC has 6 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

BOSTON AC has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 6 models with every rating.

BOSTON AC, rating by ratingStrongest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 65%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 45%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 52%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 59%

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.

  • 100%

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

    6 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 83%

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

    5 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%.

BOSTON AC all-around best, by size

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

5 of BOSTON AC’s 5 models of this size and type have all five ratings.

  1. 1BA12HCT23X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA12HCT23X2IBOSTON AC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    70.8score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 73
  2. 2BA18HCT22X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA18HCT22X2IBOSTON AC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 56.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    61.7score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 67
  3. 3BA12HCT22X1Owith ductless indoor unit BA12HCT22X1IBOSTON AC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.19 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    59.6score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 57
  4. 4BA09HCT23X1Owith ductless indoor unit BA09HCT23X1IBOSTON AC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 39.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    51.3score / 100Heating 40 · Cooling 63
  5. 5BA09HCT23X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA09HCT23X2IBOSTON AC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 39.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    47.9score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 57

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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