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AIR TECH vs Classic America: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR TECH model beats 70% and a typical Classic America model 32%. AIR TECH rates higher overall.

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AIR TECH

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 models listed

Classic America

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

9 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 57%Classic America: Beats 33%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR TECH: Beats 75%Classic America: Beats 22%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR TECH: Beats 67%Classic America: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR TECH: Beats 83%Classic America: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR TECH: Beats 64%Classic America: Beats 27%

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 TECH
    92%
    Classic America
    44%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    92%
    Classic America
    44%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    8%
    Classic America
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    Classic America
    44%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

AIR TECH

  1. 1ATVO60GRR32AIR TECH5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Good
    68.8score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 85

Classic America

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Classic America.

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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