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ADP vs HAXXAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADP model beats 49% and a typical HAXXAIR model 71%. HAXXAIR rates higher overall.

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ADP

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 models listed

HAXXAIR

71%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%HAXXAIR: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADP: Beats 86%HAXXAIR: Beats 78%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADP: Beats 51%HAXXAIR: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADP: Beats 37%HAXXAIR: Beats 78%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADP: Beats 43%HAXXAIR: Beats 73%

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%
    HAXXAIR
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    ADP
    87%
    HAXXAIR
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    ADP
    7%
    HAXXAIR
    13%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADP
    0%
    HAXXAIR
    100%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

ADP

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ADP.

HAXXAIR

  1. 1HVHZ-09A2Uwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-09A2UHAXXAIR1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    32.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    94.5score / 100Heating 90 · Cooling 99
  2. 2HVHZ-12A2Uwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-12A2UHAXXAIR1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    30.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    15.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    93.4score / 100Heating 90 · Cooling 97
  3. 3HVHZ-15A2Uwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-15A2UHAXXAIR1.5 tons · 15,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 80.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.6 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.7 (EER2)
    Great
    84.2score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 88

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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