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ADB vs MapleTemp: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical MapleTemp model 73%. MapleTemp rates higher overall.

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ADB

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

MapleTemp

73%

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°FADB: Beats 32%MapleTemp: Beats 79%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%MapleTemp: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%MapleTemp: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%MapleTemp: Beats 85%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%MapleTemp: Beats 67%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    ADB
    100%
    MapleTemp
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    MapleTemp
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    MapleTemp
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    MapleTemp
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ADB

  1. 1DBED-T18IH3A2-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T18IH3A2-IADB1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    51.0score / 100
  2. 2DBED-T12IH3A1-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T12IH3A1-IADBAlso listed as DBED-T12IH3A2-E1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    51.0score / 100

MapleTemp

  1. 1MTH25-18K220V/Owith ductless indoor unit MTH25-18K220V/IMapleTemp1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2MTH24-12K115V/Owith ductless indoor unit MTH24-12K115V/IMapleTemp1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.1score / 100
  3. 3MTH24-12K220V/Owith ductless indoor unit MTH24-12K220V/IMapleTemp1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.0score / 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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