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5 SERIES GEO-READY vs SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 5 SERIES GEO-READY model beats 68% and a typical SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT model 52%. 5 SERIES GEO-READY rates higher overall.

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5 SERIES GEO-READY

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

3 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°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 91%SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 19%SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 76%SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: Beats 50%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 52%SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 96%SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT: Beats 69%

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

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    33%
    SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

5 SERIES GEO-READY

None of 5 SERIES GEO-READY’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from SKM AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT.

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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