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ADP vs Ecoer: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADP model beats 49% and a typical Ecoer model 54%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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ADP

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 models listed

Ecoer

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 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°FADP: Beats 35%Ecoer: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADP: Beats 86%Ecoer: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADP: Beats 51%Ecoer: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADP: Beats 37%Ecoer: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADP: Beats 43%Ecoer: Beats 37%

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

    ADP
    27%
    Ecoer
    93%
  • Xcel CC

    ADP
    87%
    Ecoer
    93%
  • CEE Advanced

    ADP
    7%
    Ecoer
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADP
    0%
    Ecoer
    100%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

ADP

No ductless, 2 tons model from ADP.

Ecoer

No ductless, 2 tons model from Ecoer.

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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