NOVA heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?
A typical NOVA heat pump beats 56% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. NOVA has 5 heat pump models in this list.
Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated
Overall score
56%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Above averageNOVA has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 5 models with every rating.
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 48%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 34%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 62%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 76%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 51%
Average (50%)
Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.
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Rebate standards
100%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
5 models. All brands: 57%.
100%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
5 models. All brands: 53%.
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: 3%.
Top NOVA 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). What size is my system?
NOVA has no ducted, 2.5–3 tons model. Its sizes: Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons.
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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