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AIR TECH vs E COLD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR TECH model beats 60% and a typical E COLD 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

E COLD

55%

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%E COLD: Beats 28%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR TECH: Beats 59%E COLD: Beats 45%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR TECH: Beats 37%E COLD: Beats 62%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR TECH: Beats 84%E COLD: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR TECH: Beats 53%E COLD: Beats 53%

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%
    E COLD
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    100%
    E COLD
    40%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    0%
    E COLD
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    E COLD
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIR TECH

No ducted, 2 tons model from AIR TECH.

E COLD

No ducted, 2 tons model from E COLD.

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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