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AIR MAX vs REVOLV: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR MAX model beats 54% and a typical REVOLV model 17%. AIR MAX rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AIR MAX

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

13 models listed

REVOLV

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

11 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 53%REVOLV: Beats 7%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR MAX: Beats 55%REVOLV: Beats 13%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR MAX: Beats 38%REVOLV: Beats 17%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR MAX: Beats 56%REVOLV: Beats 13%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR MAX: Beats 63%REVOLV: Beats 32%

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
    100%
    REVOLV
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR MAX
    85%
    REVOLV
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR MAX
    8%
    REVOLV
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR MAX
    46%
    REVOLV
    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). What size is my system?

AIR MAX

  1. 1AFMKH30-H2AIR MAX2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    61.6score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 75
  2. 2AFMKH36-H2AIR MAX3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    59.0score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 66

REVOLV

  1. 1HSH4ME5M1SP36Kwith indoor coil C75B(A,H)MX36C*B and furnace MG3P-054U1AABREVOLV3 tons · 34,600 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 49% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    14.3 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    24.7score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 27
  2. 2HSH4ME5M1SP30Kwith ducted air handler C85DAMX3036U*BREVOLV2.5 tons · 29,600 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    14.3 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    24.6score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 27
  3. 3Q95RD*036KREVOLV3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 38% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    38% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.50 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    6.7 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    9.4score / 100Heating 4 · Cooling 15

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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