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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 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

AIIR Intelligent HVAC

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from AIIR Intelligent HVAC.

CIAC

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from CIAC.

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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