CanAir heat pump efficiency: 44 outdoor models compared

CanAir has 44 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 74 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 CanAir makes. CanAir has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 44
AHRI certifications: 74
Efficiency index: 56%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (50 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 63.6%; 28 models

How CanAir 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.

CanAir against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of CanAir’s own modelsCanAir is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 70% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (47%).

CanAir
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of CanAir’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index50 models scored	56%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F50 models scored	48%	Not ranked	1.91
Capacity retention at 5°F50 models scored	57%	Not ranked	79%
HSPF251 models scored	70%	Not ranked	9.5
SEER251 models scored	57%	Not ranked	19.0
EER251 models scored	47%	Not ranked	11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F50 models scored	60%	Not ranked	20,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of CanAir’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	63.6%	28
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	61.4%	27
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%	0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	56.8%	25
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%	0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	59.1%	26

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

CanAir’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

CanAir (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	6	50%	51%	59%	46%
Ducted, 2 tons	3	57%	47%	81%	66%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	10	52%	39%	79%	51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6	49%	41%	75%	51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	1	42%	41%	85%	35%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	14	61%	55%	68%	65%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	4	59%	57%	74%	57%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	6	59%	44%	54%	61%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1	78%	74%	68%	79%

Every CanAir model in the market

CanAir’s 51 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

CanAir models by size and ratingColoured: CanAir · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size

CanAir models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 51 canair models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 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, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	175	1.70	1.85	1.90	2.10	2.26
Ducted, 1 ton	340	1.85	1.90	2.00	2.40	2.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons	789	1.75	1.85	2.00	2.20	2.55
Ducted, 2 tons	782	1.73	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons	735	1.71	1.80	1.90	2.09	2.48
Ducted, 3 tons	652	1.68	1.70	1.90	2.06	2.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons	641	1.61	1.80	1.95	2.20	2.50
Ducted, 4 tons	367	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.02	2.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons	544	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.08	2.34
Ducted, 5 tons	25	1.80	1.80	1.90	1.90	2.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	717	1.75	1.81	1.97	2.10	2.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,064	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.07	2.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	886	1.80	1.80	1.87	2.07	2.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons	564	1.80	1.80	1.83	2.04	2.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	275	1.80	1.81	1.84	1.86	2.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons	502	1.80	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	70	1.82	1.83	1.90	2.00	2.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons	263	1.80	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	103	1.77	1.77	1.80	1.97	2.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons	29	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30	2.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top CanAir 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 CanAir 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1C28SCH06H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H21	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	7,500	26.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683255	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3
2C25SCH09H21CanAir · C25 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH09H21	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.19	12.3	8,581	25.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253522	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.0
3C28SCH24H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H21	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.21	11.4	25,000	21.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683259	Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.5
4C23SCH24H22CanAir · C23 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C23SEH24H21	2 tons21,600 Btu/h · Non-ducted	100%	2.07	10.4	26,000	18.9	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	205816494	Non-ducted, 2 tons	82.7
5C28MC436H22CanAir · C28 Series	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	97%	1.90	10.3	36,000	22.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479407	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.3

All-around best

Top 5 CanAir 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1C28SCH06H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H21	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	26.5	15.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683255	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92.0	89.3	94.7	89.3
2C25SCH09H21CanAir · C25 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH09H21	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.19	12.3	25.5	15.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253522	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	88.4	86.0	90.8	86.0
3C28SCH09H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH09H21	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	88%	1.97	11.5	28.1	16.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683256	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	87.0	76.2	97.9	76.2
4C28SCH24H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H21	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.21	11.4	21.5	13.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683259	Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.3	84.5	84.1	84.5
5C28MC436H22CanAir · C28 Series	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	97%	1.90	10.3	22.2	13.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479407	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	82.8	79.3	86.4	79.3

Best model on each rating

CanAir’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	C25SCH12H21	2.39	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97%	211253521
Capacity retention at 5°F	C28SCH06H21	107%	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92%	207683255
HSPF2	C28SCH06H21	13.6	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	207683255
SEER2	C28MC324H21	24.6	Non-ducted, 2 tons	99%	207683265
EER2	C28SCH09H21	16.2	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	207683256
Heating capacity at 5°F	C28MC218H22	20,000 Btu/h	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96%	213479410

All 44 CanAir models in Explore

CanAir 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.

CanAir: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOX430U-18HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0Also listed as CDH2018C214 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 209550333	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDH2018C21with ducted air handler CDH2018F215 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207706568
Ducted, 2 tons	67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOX430-24HFN1-MR0with ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN04 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 209550328	74.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC324H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683266
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-MAlso listed as CDH2036C217 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 209550336	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC328H2110 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213479405
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H214 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 207683272	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H216 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683272
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDH2060C21with ducted air handler CDH2060F211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208101228
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H217 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 207683255	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H2114 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683255
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H213 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207683259	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683259
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC436H222 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 213479407	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC436H225 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213479407
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H211 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207683271	77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683271

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest CanAir certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified CanAir outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
C22SCH12H21CanAirwith ductless indoor unit C22SEH12H22	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.79	67%	9.2	21.4	CEE 25CEE 26	2	214594895
CDH2024C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MVBM-24A18T3N1	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	80%	9.8	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	213479418
CDH2036C22CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MAC-36HWDN1-MN0	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	83%	8.5	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479416
C28MC218H22CanAir · C28 Series	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.83	100%	9.6	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479412
C28MC436H22CanAir · C28 Series	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.80	93%	10.2	20.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479409

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