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EMI heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical EMI heat pump beats 58% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. EMI has 22 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

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

EMI, rating by ratingStrongest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 68%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 48%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 67%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 57%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 48%

Average (50%)

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

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  • 68%

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

    15 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 64%

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

    14 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 EMI 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.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

4 of EMI’s 4 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1MHSD136DACFCwith ducted air handler MHCO37DACFCEMI3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.6score / 100
  2. 2MHSD130DACFCwith ducted air handler MHCO36DACFCEMI2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.8score / 100
  3. 3MHMZ327DAEMI2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.7score / 100
  4. 4MHMZ436DAEMI3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.70 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    63.7score / 100

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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