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AI AIR CONDITIONING vs AireForce: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AI AIR CONDITIONING model beats 60% and a typical AireForce model 45%. AI AIR CONDITIONING rates higher overall.

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AI AIR CONDITIONING

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

48 models listed

AireForce

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 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°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 49%AireForce: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 57%AireForce: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 70%AireForce: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 68%AireForce: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 56%AireForce: Beats 43%

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

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    79%
    AireForce
    52%

  • Xcel CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    56%
    AireForce
    57%

  • CEE Advanced

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    0%
    AireForce
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    56%
    AireForce
    35%

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

AI AIR CONDITIONING

  1. 1AUO18-18N1-M3Hwith ducted air handler AUH2-18N1-BM3EAI AIR CONDITIONING1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.3 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    60.4score / 100
  2. 2A2MO21-18N1-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.0score / 100
  3. 3A2MO22-18N1-M1HAI AIR CONDITIONING1.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.3 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    50.4score / 100

AireForce

  1. 1GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-1AireForce1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    35.6score / 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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