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Air Tempo vs GENERALLUX STAR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Air Tempo model beats 64% and a typical GENERALLUX STAR model 50%. 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

GENERALLUX STAR

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAir Tempo: Beats 86%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Air Tempo: Beats 72%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Air Tempo: Beats 78%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Air Tempo: Beats 60%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 47%

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 Tempo
    100%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Air Tempo
    100%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    Air Tempo
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Air Tempo
    100%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Air Tempo

No ducted, 2 tons model from Air Tempo.

GENERALLUX STAR

No ducted, 2 tons model from GENERALLUX STAR.

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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