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ABCOOLAIR vs COMFORT MASTER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ABCOOLAIR model beats 58% and a typical COMFORT MASTER model 73%. COMFORT MASTER rates higher overall.

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ABCOOLAIR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

COMFORT MASTER

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

6 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°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 52%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 84%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 29%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 55%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 50%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 51%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 91%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 49%

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

    ABCOOLAIR
    50%
    COMFORT MASTER
    67%
  • Xcel CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    COMFORT MASTER
    67%
  • CEE Advanced

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    COMFORT MASTER
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    COMFORT MASTER
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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.

ABCOOLAIR

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from ABCOOLAIR.

COMFORT MASTER

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from COMFORT MASTER.

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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