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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.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

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%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ABCOOLAIR

No ductless, 2 tons model from ABCOOLAIR.

GENERALLUX STAR

  1. 1GNS24HCH23R454Owith ductless indoor unit GNS24HCH23R454IGENERALLUX STAR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 48.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Good
    58.3score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 68
  2. 2GNS24HCH20R32Owith ductless indoor unit GNS24HCH20R32IGENERALLUX STAR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 34.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    31.8score / 100Heating 34 · Cooling 29

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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