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Airdach vs ForestAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Airdach model beats 40% and a typical ForestAir model 63%. ForestAir rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Airdach

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

29 models listed

ForestAir

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

33 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°FAirdach: Beats 48%ForestAir: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAirdach: Beats 34%ForestAir: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Airdach: Beats 28%ForestAir: Beats 64%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Airdach: Beats 29%ForestAir: Beats 80%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Airdach: Beats 49%ForestAir: Beats 61%

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

    Airdach
    24%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • Xcel CC

    Airdach
    31%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • CEE Advanced

    Airdach
    0%
    ForestAir
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Airdach
    0%
    ForestAir
    42%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Airdach

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Airdach.

ForestAir

  1. 1FA-MY48-D5TL-O-454ForestAirAlso listed as FA-MY55-D5TL-O-4544 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 42.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Great
    67.4score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 92
  2. 2FA-M42-D5TL-O-454ForestAir3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 31.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    42.4score / 100Heating 31 · Cooling 54

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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