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AIR TECH vs Buck Cool: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR TECH model beats 60% and a typical Buck Cool model 55%. AIR TECH rates slightly higher overall.

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AIR TECH

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

5 models listed

Buck Cool

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

5 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 TECH: Beats 58%Buck Cool: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR TECH: Beats 59%Buck Cool: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR TECH: Beats 37%Buck Cool: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR TECH: Beats 84%Buck Cool: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR TECH: Beats 53%Buck Cool: Beats 48%

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 TECH
    100%
    Buck Cool
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    100%
    Buck Cool
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    0%
    Buck Cool
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    Buck Cool
    60%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIR TECH

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AIR TECH.

Buck Cool

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Buck Cool.

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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