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AIR TECH vs ProAire: heat pump ratings compared

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

ProAire

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

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%
    ProAire
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    100%
    ProAire
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    0%
    ProAire
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    ProAire
    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.

ProAire

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from ProAire.

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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