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AC BEST LA vs MAPLE HEAT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AC BEST LA model beats 58% and a typical MAPLE HEAT model 55%. AC BEST LA rates slightly higher overall.

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AC BEST LA

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

3 models listed

MAPLE HEAT

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

3 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°FAC BEST LA: Beats 47%MAPLE HEAT: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAC BEST LA: Beats 50%MAPLE HEAT: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AC BEST LA: Beats 61%MAPLE HEAT: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 66%MAPLE HEAT: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 60%MAPLE HEAT: Beats 53%

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

    AC BEST LA
    100%
    MAPLE HEAT
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    AC BEST LA
    67%
    MAPLE HEAT
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    MAPLE HEAT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    MAPLE HEAT
    67%

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?

AC BEST LA

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AC BEST LA.

MAPLE HEAT

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from MAPLE HEAT.

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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