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ADP vs ISLANDAIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADP model beats 49% and a typical ISLANDAIRE model 17%. ADP rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

ADP

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 models listed

ISLANDAIRE

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADP: Beats 86%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 17%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADP: Beats 51%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 5%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADP: Beats 37%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 19%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADP: Beats 43%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 20%

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
    27%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    ADP
    87%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADP
    7%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADP
    0%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

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.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ADP

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ADP.

ISLANDAIRE

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ISLANDAIRE.

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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