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HAIER heat pump efficiency: 48 outdoor models compared

HAIER has 48 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 99 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 HAIER makes. HAIER 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
48
AHRI certifications
99
Efficiency index
43%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (54 models)
Meet CEE 2025
54.2%
26 models

How HAIER 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.
HAIER against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of HAIER’s own modelsHAIER is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 56% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (29%).
  • HAIER
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
HAIER

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of HAIER’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index54 models scored43%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F54 models scored29%Not ranked1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F54 models scored46%Not ranked71%
HSPF255 models scored56%Not ranked9.5
SEER255 models scored46%Not ranked20.0
EER255 models scored39%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F54 models scored49%Not ranked15,050 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of HAIER’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)54.2%26
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)54.2%26
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)4.2%2
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.8%22
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge4.2%2
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate33.3%16

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
HAIER’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
  • HAIER (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 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 tons636%7%44%46%
Ducted, 2 tons542%21%63%57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons638%39%59%47%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons534%27%57%38%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2555%37%67%57%
Non-ducted, 2 tons946%30%61%49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons632%23%47%21%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons415%23%3%13%

Every HAIER model in the market

HAIER’s 66 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
HAIER models by size and ratingColoured: HAIER · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • HAIER models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 66 haier 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, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top HAIER 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 HAIER 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
11U12EH2VHE*HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW12EH2VHD1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted117%2.3112.017,00027.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1206389351Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.5
21U09EH2VHE*HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW09EH2VHD1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted120%2.1114.012,00030.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1206445819Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.3
31U12EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW12EH2HE1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted103%1.9012.514,90027.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409448Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons79.5
41U09EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW09EH2HE1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted106%1.8914.010,60030.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409447Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons79.4
51U18EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW18EH2HE1.5 tons17,800 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.9012.018,00023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409449Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.2

All-around best

Top 5 HAIER 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
11U09EH2VHE*HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW09EH2VHD1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted120%2.1114.030.016.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1206445819Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.292.398.192.3
21U12EH2VHE*HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW12EH2VHD1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted117%2.3112.027.015.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1206389351Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.395.593.295.5
31U09EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW09EH2HE1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted106%1.8914.030.016.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409447Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.879.498.179.4
41U12EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW12EH2HE1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted103%1.9012.527.515.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409448Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.679.593.879.5
51U18EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ductless indoor unit AW18EH2HE1.5 tons17,800 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.9012.023.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409449Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.674.272.974.2

Best model on each rating

HAIER’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°F1U12EH2VHE*2.31Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93%206389351
Capacity retention at 5°F1U09EH2VHE*120%Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons97%206445819
HSPF21U09EH2VHE*14.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%206445819
SEER21U09EH2VHE*30.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%206445819
EER21U09EH2VHE*16.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons97%206445819
Heating capacity at 5°F2U20EH2HD**18,500 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94%210082195

All 48 HAIER models in Explore

HAIER 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.
HAIER: 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 tons52.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)2U20EH2HD**4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21015102644.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U09EH2HE**with ducted air handler USYM09UCDSA5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212409472
Ducted, 2 tons57.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)3U24EH2HD**2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21008219953.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)3U24EH2HD**3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210082199
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)4U36EH2HD**2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21015102744.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)4U36EH2HD**4 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210151027
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons53.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U4248LP2HD**with ducted air handler USYM42UCDD1 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21172910538.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U4248LP2HD**with ducted air handler USYM42UCDD4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211729105
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U12EH2VHE*with ductless indoor unit AW12EH2VHD15 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 20638935195.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U09EH2VHE*with ductless indoor unit AW09EH2VHD22 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206445819
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3U24EH2HD**4 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21008219859.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)3U24MS2HD**7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207698998
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons67.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)4U36EH2HD**3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21008220148.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4U36EH2HD**5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210082201
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons19.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U4248LP2HD**with ductless indoor unit USYL42UCDD1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21174460518.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)5U42MS2HD**4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210404027

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest HAIER certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified HAIER outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
1U18EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ducted air handler USYM18UCDSA1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.4686%8.116.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409474
1U12EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ducted air handler USYM12UCDSA1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.4278%8.518.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409473
1U09EH2HE**HAIER · Arcticwith ducted air handler USYM09UCDSA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.7598%9.518.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4212409472
1U4248LP2HD**HAIER · Arctic PROwith ductless indoor unit USYL48UCDD4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.6570%8.517.0ES CC4211744607
1U3036LP2HD**HAIER · Arctic PROwith ductless indoor unit AW36TL2HF2.5 tons32,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.8071%9.018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6211744606

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