ABCOOLAIR vs CanAir heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CanAir scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ABCOOLAIR has 6 outdoor models, CanAir has 44 outdoor models. ABCOOLAIR and CanAir 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
- CanAir
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | ABCOOLAIR | CanAir |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 58%median — | 64%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 52%median 2.00 | 65%median 2.07 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 29%median 50% | 61%median 82% |
| HSPF2 | 55%median 8.2 | 74%median 10.0 |
| SEER2 | 51%median 15.6 | 66%median 21.1 |
| EER2 | 91% (higher)median 12.5 | 60% (higher)median 12.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 31%median 26,300 Btu/h | 63%median 20,000 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 6 | 44 |
| AHRI certifications | 11 | 157 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | ABCOOLAIR | CanAir |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 50%3 models | 93.2%41 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 50%3 models | 93.2%41 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 2.3%1 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 0%0 models | 90.9%40 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 2.3%1 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 models | 90.9%40 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- ABCOOLAIR
- CanAir
- All models of the group
Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Size and duct type | ABCOOLAIR | CanAir |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 4 · index 56% | 8 · index 66% |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 2 · index 63% | 1 · index 65% |
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 9 · index 76% |
| Ducted, 2 tons | None | 4 · index 71% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 9 · index 65% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 19 · index 67% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None | 3 · index 65% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 9 · index 55% |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 7 · index 47% |
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
| Size and duct type | ABCOOLAIRCold-climate score, best model | CanAirCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 82.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH18H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH18H219 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217958974 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH24H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH24H214 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217958975 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28LCH36H21with ducted air handler 4C28LEDH36H216 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217958976 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) | 82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H218 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215449734 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H2117 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 215449716 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEQ24H213 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217958956 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28LCH36H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28LEP36H217 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217958937 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H216 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 215449735 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | ABCOOLAIRAll-around score, best model | CanAirAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH09H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDL09H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217958962 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25SCH24H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH24H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217958968 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC536H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449731 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 63.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZT7CA4810A*with ducted air handler AMVT60DP1300A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369289 | 85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4C25MC548H218 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217958993 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 63.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZS5BA6010A*with ducted air handler AMST60DU1300A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369253 | 65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4C25LCH60H21with ducted air handler 4C28LEDH60H211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217958971 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H2118 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449716 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH24H213 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215828390 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC536H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449730 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H217 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449733 |
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.
| Rating | ABCOOLAIR | CanAir |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 54% · 2.00GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 99% · 2.514C25SCH12H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 50% · 53%GLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 98% · 120%4C28SCH09H21Ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 66% · 8.2GLZS5BA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 99% · 14.84C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 67% · 17.2GLZT7CA4810A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 99% · 33.34C35SCH09H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 93% · 12.5GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 99% · 18.04C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 54% · 31,000 Btu/hGLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/h4C35SCH18H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |