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AIR MAX vs MAESTRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR MAX model beats 45% and a typical MAESTRO model 31%. AIR MAX rates higher overall.

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AIR MAX

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

7 models listed

MAESTRO

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%MAESTRO: Beats 16%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR MAX: Beats 60%MAESTRO: Beats 28%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR MAX: Beats 17%MAESTRO: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR MAX: Beats 46%MAESTRO: Beats 34%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR MAX: Beats 49%MAESTRO: Beats 44%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    AIR MAX
    57%
    MAESTRO
    57%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR MAX
    43%
    MAESTRO
    43%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR MAX
    0%
    MAESTRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR MAX
    0%
    MAESTRO
    0%

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.

MAESTRO

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from MAESTRO.

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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