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ABCOOLAIR vs Air Tempo heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Air Tempo scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. ABCOOLAIR has 6 outdoor models, Air Tempo has 6 outdoor models. ABCOOLAIR and Air Tempo have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ABCOOLAIR and Air Tempo on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Air Tempo scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • ABCOOLAIR
  • Air Tempo
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ABCOOLAIRAir Tempo

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingABCOOLAIRAir Tempo
Efficiency index58%median —64%median —
COP at 5°F52% (higher)median 2.0018% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F29%median 50%86%median 99%
HSPF255%median 8.272%median 10.0
SEER251%median 15.678%median 23.5
EER291% (higher)median 12.560% (higher)median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F31%median 26,300 Btu/h81%median 17,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models66
AHRI certifications116

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardABCOOLAIRAir Tempo
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models100%6 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models100%6 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)0%0 models100%6 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models100%6 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 0 groups where both have models
  • ABCOOLAIR
  • Air Tempo
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRAir Tempo
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 56%None
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 63%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone4 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 56%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRCold-climate score, best modelAir TempoCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ATCB12K454B-Owith ductless indoor unit ATCB12K454B-IAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-O4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218472383
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ATCB24K454B-Owith ductless indoor unit ATCB24K454B-IAlso listed as ATCB24K454B-O2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218472385

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRAll-around score, best modelAir TempoAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZT7CA4810A*with ducted air handler AMVT60DP1300A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369289No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up63.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZS5BA6010A*with ducted air handler AMST60DU1300A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369253No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ATCB12K454B-Owith ductless indoor unit ATCB12K454B-IAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218472383
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ATCB24K454B-Owith ductless indoor unit ATCB24K454B-IAlso listed as ATCB24K454B-O2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218472385

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingABCOOLAIRAir Tempo
COP at 5°Fbeats 54% · 2.00GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 19% · 1.80ATCB12K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 50% · 53%GLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 87% · 100%ATCB12K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 66% · 8.2GLZS5BA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 79% · 10.5ATCB12K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 67% · 17.2GLZT7CA4810A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 84% · 25.0ATCB12K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 93% · 12.5GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 83% · 14.0ATCB12K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB12K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 54% · 31,000 Btu/hGLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 90% · 17,800 Btu/hATCB18K454B-OAlso listed as ATCB18K454B-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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