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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, ductless 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIR TECH

  1. 1ATSO12NAMG2with ductless indoor unit ATSW12NAMG2AIR TECH1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    46.5score / 100
  2. 2ATSO18NAMG2with ductless indoor unit ATSW18NAMG2AIR TECH1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.1score / 100

Classic America

  1. 1MSCT-09HAC1-Owith ductless indoor unit MSCT-09HAC1-IClassic America1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.9score / 100

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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