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AIIR Intelligent HVAC vs CIAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIIR Intelligent HVAC model beats 30% and a typical CIAC model 38%. CIAC rates higher overall.

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AIIR Intelligent HVAC

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

3 models listed

CIAC

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

3 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°FAIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 56%CIAC: Beats 83%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 1%CIAC: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 18%CIAC: Beats 11%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 42%CIAC: Beats 22%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 72%CIAC: Beats 14%

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

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    33%
    CIAC
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    CIAC
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    CIAC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    CIAC
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIIR Intelligent HVAC

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from AIIR Intelligent HVAC.

CIAC

None of CIAC’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models has all five ratings.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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