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AIIR Intelligent HVAC vs COMFORT TIME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIIR Intelligent HVAC model beats 30% and a typical COMFORT TIME model 17%. AIIR Intelligent HVAC 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

COMFORT TIME

17%

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%COMFORT TIME: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 1%COMFORT TIME: Beats 0%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 18%COMFORT TIME: Beats 15%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 42%COMFORT TIME: Beats 15%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 72%COMFORT TIME: Beats 16%

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%
    COMFORT TIME
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COMFORT TIME
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COMFORT TIME
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COMFORT TIME
    0%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIIR Intelligent HVAC

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AIIR Intelligent HVAC.

COMFORT TIME

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from COMFORT TIME.

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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