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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 60% and a typical Classic America model 49%. AIR TECH rates higher overall.

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AIR TECH

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

5 models listed

Classic America

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%Classic America: Beats 24%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR TECH: Beats 59%Classic America: Beats 45%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR TECH: Beats 37%Classic America: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR TECH: Beats 84%Classic America: Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR TECH: Beats 53%Classic America: Beats 31%

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
    100%
    Classic America
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    100%
    Classic America
    20%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    0%
    Classic America
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    Classic America
    20%

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.

Classic America

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons 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.

Next steps

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