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Air Tempo vs BreezeAero: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Air Tempo model beats 64% and a typical BreezeAero model 38%. Air Tempo rates higher overall.

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Air Tempo

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

6 models listed

BreezeAero

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 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 Tempo: Beats 18%BreezeAero: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAir Tempo: Beats 86%BreezeAero: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Air Tempo: Beats 72%BreezeAero: Beats 54%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Air Tempo: Beats 78%BreezeAero: Beats 41%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Air Tempo: Beats 60%BreezeAero: Beats 24%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Air Tempo
    100%
    BreezeAero
    67%
  • Xcel CC

    Air Tempo
    100%
    BreezeAero
    67%
  • CEE Advanced

    Air Tempo
    0%
    BreezeAero
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Air Tempo
    100%
    BreezeAero
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Air Tempo

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Air Tempo.

BreezeAero

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from BreezeAero.

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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