Proair heat pump efficiency: 30 outdoor models compared

Proair has 30 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 70 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 Proair makes. Proair has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 30
AHRI certifications: 70
Efficiency index: 52%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (40 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 70%; 21 models

How Proair 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.

Proair against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Proair’s own modelsProair is strongest on heating capacity at 5°F (its typical model beats 62% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (44%).

Proair
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of Proair’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index40 models scored	52%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F40 models scored	49%	Not ranked	1.99
Capacity retention at 5°F40 models scored	55%	Not ranked	75%
HSPF240 models scored	59%	Not ranked	9.2
SEER240 models scored	55%	Not ranked	19.2
EER240 models scored	44%	Not ranked	10.9
Heating capacity at 5°F40 models scored	62%	Not ranked	22,500 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Proair’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	70%	21
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	70%	21
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%	0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	66.7%	20
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%	0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%	0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

Proair’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

Proair (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	4	61%	64%	62%	67%
Ducted, 2 tons	3	46%	31%	63%	56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	7	58%	45%	73%	60%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	7	59%	44%	76%	61%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	1	63%	66%	82%	89%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	7	44%	52%	42%	48%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	2	43%	64%	34%	49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	5	47%	41%	50%	48%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	3	57%	62%	59%	52%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1	27%	42%	18%	16%

Every Proair model in the market

Proair’s 40 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

Proair models by size and ratingColoured: Proair · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size

Proair models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 40 proair 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, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	826	1.64	1.71	1.75	1.85	2.24
Ducted, 1 ton	407	1.80	1.90	2.05	2.41	2.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons	992	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.17	2.40
Ducted, 2 tons	999	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.18	2.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons	1,040	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.36
Ducted, 3 tons	696	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.10	2.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons	864	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.46
Ducted, 4 tons	727	1.80	1.86	2.00	2.12	2.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons	690	1.70	1.80	1.90	2.10	2.20
Ducted, 5 tons	86	1.89	2.00	2.10	2.10	2.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	1,186	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,343	1.80	1.80	1.99	2.10	2.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	1,261	1.80	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons	761	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	403	1.80	1.85	2.00	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons	473	1.90	1.98	2.00	2.03	2.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	280	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.05	2.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons	204	1.96	2.00	2.05	2.10	2.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	78	1.90	1.91	1.95	2.01	2.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons	84	1.99	2.00	2.05	2.20	2.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top Proair 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 Proair 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1PMUL-H6P-48HP-MProair	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	100%	2.00	11.0	48,000	20.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500251	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7
2PMUL-H5P-36HP-MProair	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	106%	2.00	10.4	38,000	19.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500248	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	82.5
3PMUL-H6P-60HP-MProair	4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted	87%	2.10	10.7	48,000	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500254	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	81.2
4PMUL-A6P-48HP-MProair	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	81%	2.10	10.6	38,000	20.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500236	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	77.9
5P30-18CENHP-R454Proairwith ducted air handler PAC-24B18T-INT	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	95%	2.06	9.5	18,000	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	1	217500210	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72.8

All-around best

Top 5 Proair 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1PMUL-A6P-48HP-MProair	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	81%	2.10	10.6	20.4	12.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500236	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1	77.9	92.3	77.9
2PMUL-H6P-48HP-MProair	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	100%	2.00	11.0	20.4	11.7	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500251	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.9	82.7	85.1	82.7
3PMUL-H5P-36HP-MProair	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	106%	2.00	10.4	19.4	12.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500248	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6	82.5	84.8	82.5
4PMUL-H6P-60HP-MProair	4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted	87%	2.10	10.7	20.0	11.7	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500254	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0	81.2	82.8	81.2
5PMUL-H3P-18HP-MProair	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted	90%	2.00	10.0	20.0	13.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	217500242	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	77.4	70.8	84.0	70.8

Best model on each rating

Proair’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	PMUL-A3P-18HP-M	2.25	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89%	217500228
Capacity retention at 5°F	P30-30CENHP-R454	107%	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	97%	217500212
HSPF2	PMUL-H6P-48HP-M	11.0	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	99%	217500251
SEER2	PMUL-A6P-48HP-M	20.4	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	96%	217500236
EER2	PMUL-H3P-18HP-M	13.0	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85%	217500242
Heating capacity at 5°F	PMUL-H5P-36HP-M	37,400 Btu/h	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	94%	217500249

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Proair 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.

Proair: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)P30-18CENHP-R454with ducted air handler PAC-24B18T-INT3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217500210	77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H3P-18HP-M4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500242
Ducted, 2 tons	55.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)P30-24CENHP-R454with ducted air handler PAC-24B18T-INT3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217500211	64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-A4P-27HP-M3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500230
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H5P-36HP-M6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217500248	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H5P-36HP-M7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500248
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H6P-48HP-M7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217500251	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-A6P-48HP-M7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500236
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-A3P-60HP-M1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500239
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H3P-18HP-M4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217500241	62.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H3P-18HP-M7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500241
Non-ducted, 2 tons	45.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)POX21-24HFN10-Mwith ductless indoor unit PSAG-24HWM-M2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217500223	56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-A4P-27HP-M2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500229
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H5P-36HP-M3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217500249	66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H5P-36HP-M5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500247
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H6P-60HP-M3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217500255	62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-H6P-60HP-M3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500253
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PMUL-A3P-60HP-M1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500238

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Proair certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified Proair outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
P25-48CENHP-R454Proairwith indoor coil PAC-60C28T-INT and furnace S9V2B080U4VS	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	87%	8.0	16.6	Xcel	2	217607744
P25-36CENHP-R454Proairwith indoor coil PAC-36B24T-INT and furnace S9V2B080U4VS	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	69%	8.2	14.4	None	6	217607743
P30-48CENHP-R454Proairwith indoor coil PAC-60D28T-INT and furnace S9V2B080U4VS	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	87%	8.5	16.6	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	217607739
P30-36CENHP-R454Proairwith indoor coil PAC-36B24T-INT and furnace S9V2B080U4VS	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	89%	9.2	15.5	Xcel	6	217607738
P30-24CENHP-R454Proairwith indoor coil PAC-24B18T-INT and furnace S9V2B060D3VS	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	83%	8.5	17.2	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	4	217607734

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