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ABCOOLAIR vs FRANKLIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ABCOOLAIR model beats 58% and a typical FRANKLIN model 58%. They are level.

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ABCOOLAIR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

FRANKLIN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

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%FRANKLIN: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 29%FRANKLIN: Beats 29%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 55%FRANKLIN: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 51%FRANKLIN: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 91%FRANKLIN: Beats 91%

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

    ABCOOLAIR
    50%
    FRANKLIN
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

ABCOOLAIR

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ABCOOLAIR.

FRANKLIN

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from FRANKLIN.

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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