ACC vs Satori: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ACC model beats 55% and a typical Satori model 48%. ACC rates higher overall.
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ACC
55%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average4 models listed
Satori
48%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average4 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FACC: Beats 67%Satori: Beats 23%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FACC: Beats 77%Satori: Beats 38%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ACC: Beats 55%Satori: Beats 35%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ACC: Beats 32%Satori: Beats 45%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ACC: Beats 12%Satori: Beats 46%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- ACC
- 0%
- Satori
- 75%
Xcel CC
- ACC
- 0%
- Satori
- 25%
CEE Advanced
- ACC
- 0%
- Satori
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- ACC
- 0%
- Satori
- 0%
Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?
ACC
No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from ACC.
Satori
No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Satori.
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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