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AIR MAX vs DENALI AIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR MAX model beats 45% and a typical DENALI AIRE model 55%. DENALI AIRE rates higher overall.

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AIR MAX

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

7 models listed

DENALI AIRE

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

7 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°FAIR MAX: Beats 28%DENALI AIRE: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR MAX: Beats 60%DENALI AIRE: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR MAX: Beats 17%DENALI AIRE: Beats 25%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR MAX: Beats 46%DENALI AIRE: Beats 33%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR MAX: Beats 49%DENALI AIRE: 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

    AIR MAX
    57%
    DENALI AIRE
    57%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR MAX
    43%
    DENALI AIRE
    57%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR MAX
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR MAX
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    43%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating 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?

AIR MAX

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AIR MAX.

DENALI AIRE

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DENALI AIRE.

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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