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AAON vs YONAN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AAON model beats 34% and a typical YONAN model 51%. YONAN 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

YONAN

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

27 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%YONAN: Beats 66%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAAON: Beats 21%YONAN: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AAON: Beats 34%YONAN: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AAON: Beats 45%YONAN: Beats 47%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AAON: Beats 83%YONAN: Beats 43%

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

    AAON
    0%
    YONAN
    63%

  • Xcel CC

    AAON
    0%
    YONAN
    63%

  • CEE Advanced

    AAON
    0%
    YONAN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AAON
    0%
    YONAN
    0%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AAON

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AAON.

YONAN

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from YONAN.

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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