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1HVAC vs KANIONco: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 1HVAC model beats 54% and a typical KANIONco model 46%. 1HVAC rates higher overall.

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1HVAC

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

87 models listed

KANIONco

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

91 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°F1HVAC: Beats 44%KANIONco: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F1HVAC: Beats 62%KANIONco: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF21HVAC: Beats 61%KANIONco: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER21HVAC: Beats 59%KANIONco: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER21HVAC: Beats 43%KANIONco: Beats 38%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    1HVAC
    63%
    KANIONco
    57%

  • Xcel CC

    1HVAC
    55%
    KANIONco
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    1HVAC
    1%
    KANIONco
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    1HVAC
    41%
    KANIONco
    18%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

1HVAC

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from 1HVAC.

KANIONco

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from KANIONco.

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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