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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 52% and a typical Ecoer model 70%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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ADP

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

41 models listed

Ecoer

70%

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°FADP: Beats 46%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADP: Beats 73%Ecoer: Beats 67%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADP: Beats 64%Ecoer: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADP: Beats 57%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADP: Beats 30%Ecoer: Beats 66%

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

    ADP
    54%
    Ecoer
    92%

  • Xcel CC

    ADP
    73%
    Ecoer
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADP
    2%
    Ecoer
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADP
    0%
    Ecoer
    46%

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?

ADP

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from ADP.

Ecoer

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 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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