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ABCOOLAIR vs GENERALLUX STAR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ABCOOLAIR model beats 58% and a typical GENERALLUX STAR model 50%. ABCOOLAIR rates higher overall.

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ABCOOLAIR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

GENERALLUX STAR

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 29%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 55%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 51%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 91%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 47%

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%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

ABCOOLAIR

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ABCOOLAIR.

GENERALLUX STAR

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from GENERALLUX STAR.

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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