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AC BEST LA vs MAXI AIR CENTRAL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AC BEST LA model beats 58% and a typical MAXI AIR CENTRAL model 52%. AC BEST LA rates higher overall.

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AC BEST LA

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

3 models listed

MAXI AIR CENTRAL

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%MAXI AIR CENTRAL: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAC BEST LA: Beats 50%MAXI AIR CENTRAL: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AC BEST LA: Beats 61%MAXI AIR CENTRAL: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 66%MAXI AIR CENTRAL: Beats 75%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 60%MAXI AIR CENTRAL: Beats 44%

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%
    MAXI AIR CENTRAL
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    AC BEST LA
    67%
    MAXI AIR CENTRAL
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    MAXI AIR CENTRAL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    MAXI AIR CENTRAL
    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?

AC BEST LA

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

MAXI AIR CENTRAL

  1. 1CLASS30CCwith ducted air handler AHAN3615MAXI AIR CENTRAL2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    49.1score / 100

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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