ForestAir heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical ForestAir heat pump beats 57% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. ForestAir has 22 heat pump models in this list.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated Oct 10, 2026

Overall score

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

ForestAir has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 16 models with every rating.

ForestAir, rating by ratingStrongest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 58%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 34%).

Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 43%
Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 54%
Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 34%
Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 58%
Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 46%

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.

68%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
15 models. All brands: 48%.
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55%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
12 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 ForestAir 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 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?

9 of ForestAir’s 14 models of this size and type qualify.

1FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ESForestAir1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
Seasonal efficiency
9.5 (HSPF2)
Good
68.8score / 100
2FA-H12-A23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-A23TL/I-ESForestAir1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
Seasonal efficiency
9.0 (HSPF2)
Below the middle
62.5score / 100
3FA-H09-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H09-D23TL/I-ESForestAir1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
Heat kept at 5°F
77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Good
Efficiency at 5°F
2.03 (COP at 5°F)
Good
Seasonal efficiency
9.2 (HSPF2)
Good
61.3score / 100
4FA-H09-A23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H09-A23TL/I-ESForestAir1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
Heat kept at 5°F
77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Good
Efficiency at 5°F
2.01 (COP at 5°F)
Good
Seasonal efficiency
9.0 (HSPF2)
Below the middle
57.6score / 100
5FA-H18-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H18-D23TL/I-ESForestAir1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
Seasonal efficiency
9.0 (HSPF2)
Below the middle
56.5score / 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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