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AAON vs Nutech: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AAON model beats 34% and a typical Nutech model 54%. Nutech rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AAON

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

28 models listed

Nutech

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

28 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°FAAON: Beats 16%Nutech: Beats 58%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAAON: Beats 21%Nutech: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AAON: Beats 34%Nutech: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AAON: Beats 45%Nutech: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AAON: Beats 83%Nutech: Beats 43%

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

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Rebate standards

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

  • CEE 2025

    AAON
    0%
    Nutech
    86%

  • Xcel CC

    AAON
    0%
    Nutech
    61%

  • CEE Advanced

    AAON
    0%
    Nutech
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AAON
    0%
    Nutech
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AAON

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from AAON.

Nutech

  1. 1N5OD30-36HFN10-M1D-DNutech3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 47.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    58.3score / 100Heating 47 · Cooling 69
  2. 2NOD30-30HFN10-230with ductless indoor unit NSAG11F-30HRFN10-230Nutech2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.4 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    39.7score / 100Heating 20 · Cooling 59
  3. 3NOD30-36HFN10-230with ductless indoor unit NSAG11FM-36HRFN10-230Nutech3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    26.5score / 100Heating 40 · Cooling 13

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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