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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 60% and a typical HAIER model 43%. 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

HAIER

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

48 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%HAIER: Beats 29%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 57%HAIER: Beats 46%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 70%HAIER: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 68%HAIER: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 56%HAIER: Beats 39%

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%
    HAIER
    54%

  • Xcel CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    56%
    HAIER
    46%

  • CEE Advanced

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    0%
    HAIER
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    56%
    HAIER
    33%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AI AIR CONDITIONING

  1. 1AO29-24N1-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit AW29-24N1-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    84.5score / 100
  2. 2AO25-24N1-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit AW25-24N1-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    61.1score / 100
  3. 3AO24-24N1-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit AW25-24N1-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.22 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.7score / 100

HAIER

  1. 13U24EH2HD**HAIER2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    61.1score / 100
  2. 21U24LP2HD**with ductless indoor unit AW24TL2HFHAIER2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 85% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    54.2score / 100
  3. 31U24AP2HD**with ductless indoor unit AW24AP2HDHAIER2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    44.3score / 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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