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Acekool vs WINDAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Acekool model beats 36% and a typical WINDAIR model 65%. WINDAIR rates higher overall.

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Acekool

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

13 models listed

WINDAIR

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 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°FAcekool: Beats 21%WINDAIR: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAcekool: Beats 39%WINDAIR: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Acekool: Beats 32%WINDAIR: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Acekool: Beats 46%WINDAIR: Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Acekool: Beats 38%WINDAIR: Beats 50%

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

    Acekool
    85%
    WINDAIR
    23%

  • Xcel CC

    Acekool
    62%
    WINDAIR
    15%

  • CEE Advanced

    Acekool
    0%
    WINDAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Acekool
    31%
    WINDAIR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Acekool

None of Acekool’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

WINDAIR

None of WINDAIR’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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