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ACC vs Clima Smart: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ACC model beats 55% and a typical Clima Smart model 61%. Clima Smart rates higher overall.

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ACC

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

4 models listed

Clima Smart

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 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°FACC: Beats 67%Clima Smart: Beats 81%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FACC: Beats 77%Clima Smart: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ACC: Beats 55%Clima Smart: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ACC: Beats 32%Clima Smart: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ACC: Beats 12%Clima Smart: Beats 64%

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

    ACC
    0%
    Clima Smart
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ACC
    0%
    Clima Smart
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    ACC
    0%
    Clima Smart
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ACC
    0%
    Clima Smart
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ACC

None of ACC’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

Clima Smart

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Clima Smart.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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