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QUEBEC VAIR heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical QUEBEC VAIR heat pump beats 72% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well above average. QUEBEC VAIR has 12 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

72%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

QUEBEC VAIR 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.

QUEBEC VAIR, rating by ratingStrongest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 82%), weakest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 42%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 74%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 82%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 81%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 74%

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.
  • 100%

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

    12 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 100%

    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 QUEBEC VAIR 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.

QUEBEC VAIR has no ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model. Its sizes: Ducted, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 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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