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AIIR Intelligent HVAC vs COVAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIIR Intelligent HVAC model beats 30% and a typical COVAC model 35%. COVAC 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

COVAC

35%

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%COVAC: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 1%COVAC: Beats 13%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 18%COVAC: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 42%COVAC: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIIR Intelligent HVAC: Beats 72%COVAC: Beats 36%

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%
    COVAC
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COVAC
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COVAC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIIR Intelligent HVAC
    0%
    COVAC
    0%

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?

AIIR Intelligent HVAC

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

COVAC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from COVAC.

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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