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ECO-AIR heat pump efficiency: 60 outdoor models compared

ECO-AIR has 60 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 288 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 ECO-AIR makes. ECO-AIR has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
60
AHRI certifications
288
Efficiency index
65%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (93 models)
Meet CEE 2025
90%
54 models

How ECO-AIR 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.
ECO-AIR against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of ECO-AIR’s own modelsECO-AIR is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 73% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (59%).
  • ECO-AIR
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ECO-AIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of ECO-AIR’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index93 models scored65%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F93 models scored62%Not ranked2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F93 models scored61%Not ranked81%
HSPF293 models scored73%Not ranked9.9
SEER293 models scored69%Not ranked20.7
EER293 models scored59%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F93 models scored64%Not ranked25,100 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of ECO-AIR’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)90%54
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)88.3%53
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.7%1
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)80%48
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.7%1
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate81.7%49

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
ECO-AIR’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
  • ECO-AIR (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1375%75%82%78%
Ducted, 2 tons663%56%73%73%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1366%54%79%73%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1466%54%86%70%
Ducted, 5 tons and up363%74%86%85%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1863%68%64%66%
Non-ducted, 2 tons364%90%72%49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1359%52%60%66%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons860%56%72%58%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up259%79%47%77%

Every ECO-AIR model in the market

ECO-AIR’s 93 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
ECO-AIR models by size and ratingColoured: ECO-AIR · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • ECO-AIR models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 93 eco-air models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 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, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top ECO-AIR 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 ECO-AIR 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 modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1EDSO-06HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit EDWM-06U0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted110%2.4014.87,70025.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3216759979Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7
2EDSO-06HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ducted air handler EDLS-06U0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted98%2.4113.87,80021.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759958Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5
3EDSO-24HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit ED4W-24U2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted95%2.2311.623,80020.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759948Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4
4EDSO-24HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ducted air handler EDHS-24U2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1811.724,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759968Ducted, 2 tons85.7
5EDSO-24EECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit EDWM-24U2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted78%2.5411.719,60023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759939Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5

All-around best

Top 5 ECO-AIR 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 modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1EDSO-06HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit EDWM-06U0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted110%2.4014.825.518.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3216759979Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.296.795.796.7
2EDSO-06HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ducted air handler EDLS-06U0.5 tons6,500 Btu/h · Ducted98%2.4113.821.414.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759958Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.093.596.593.5
3EDSO-09EECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit EDWM-09U1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted80%2.3712.525.814.9CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5216759936Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.384.492.384.4
4EDSO-24EECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ductless indoor unit EDWM-24U2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted78%2.5411.723.014.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3216759939Non-ducted, 2 tons86.884.589.184.5
5EDSO-09HECO-AIR · EDS Serieswith ducted air handler EDLS-09U1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted112%1.8912.521.413.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4216759959Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.780.093.580.0

Best model on each rating

ECO-AIR’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FEDSO-24E2.54Non-ducted, 2 tons99%216759939
Capacity retention at 5°FEDSO-09H120%Ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%216759965
HSPF2EDSO-06H14.8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%216759979
SEER2EDMO-27EAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-27E-4GX25.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%216759988
EER2EDSO-06H18.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%216759979
Heating capacity at 5°FEDMO-18HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-18H-3GX19,000 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons97%216760000

All 60 ECO-AIR models in Explore

ECO-AIR 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.
ECO-AIR: 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 typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-06Hwith ducted air handler EDLS-06U12 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21675995895.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-06Hwith ducted air handler EDLS-06U13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759958
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-24Hwith ducted air handler EDHS-24U6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21675996878.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-24Ewith ducted air handler EDHS-24U6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759975
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-36Hwith ducted air handler EDHS-36U11 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21675996983.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-36HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-36H-5GX13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216760007
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-48HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-48H-6GX14 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21676001085.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-48EAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-48E-6GX14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759995
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-60Ewith ducted air handler EDHS-60U3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759978
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-06Hwith ductless indoor unit EDWM-06U14 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21675997996.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-06Hwith ductless indoor unit EDWM-06U18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759979
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-24Hwith ductless indoor unit ED4W-24U3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21675994886.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDSO-24Ewith ductless indoor unit EDWM-24U3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759939
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-36HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-36H-5GX11 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21676000878.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-36HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-36H-5GX13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216760006
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-48HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-48H-6GX8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21676001175.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-48HAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-48H-6GX8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216760009
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EDMO-60EAlso sold as Eco Air EDMO-60E-6GX2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216759997

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest ECO-AIR certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified ECO-AIR outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
EDMO-53H-6GXECO AIR · EDMO Series4.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.0586%10.621.1CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218330453
EDMO-48H-6GXECO AIR · EDMO Series4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.0098%11.021.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218330450
EDMO-36H-5GXECO AIR · EDMO Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.00103%10.621.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218330447
EDMO-27H-4GXECO AIR · EDMO Series2.5 tons27,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.0099%10.021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218330444
EDMO-18H-3GXECO AIR · EDMO Series1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.0093%10.222.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218330441

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