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AI AIR CONDITIONING vs HAIER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AI AIR CONDITIONING model beats 62% and a typical HAIER model 50%. AI AIR CONDITIONING rates higher overall.

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AI AIR CONDITIONING

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

HAIER

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

38 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 62%HAIER: Beats 30%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 62%HAIER: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 74%HAIER: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 62%HAIER: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 57%HAIER: Beats 41%

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
    89%
    HAIER
    95%

  • Xcel CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    80%
    HAIER
    82%

  • CEE Advanced

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    4%
    HAIER
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    82%
    HAIER
    71%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

AI AIR CONDITIONING

  1. 1ASO25-36N2-M2Hwith ducted air handler AH-36N2-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 2A5MO23-36N2-M1HAI AIR CONDITIONING3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.5score / 100
  3. 3AUO19-30N2-M3Hwith ducted air handler AUE-30N2-LM3EAI AIR CONDITIONING2.5 tons · 30,000 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
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.4score / 100

HAIER

  1. 1AU36VFPTYAHAIER3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.5score / 100
  2. 21U36T3PC*HEwith ducted air handler NAM42V2TA5HAIER3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    61.3score / 100
  3. 3QS15H30HA5***with ducted air handler NCHC30AT5****+TDRHAIER2.5 tons · 29,800 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.0score / 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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