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AIRDACH vs KADEN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRDACH model beats 57% and a typical KADEN model 58%. KADEN rates slightly higher overall.

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AIRDACH

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

23 models listed

KADEN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 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 47%KADEN: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRDACH: Beats 39%KADEN: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRDACH: Beats 49%KADEN: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRDACH: Beats 54%KADEN: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRDACH: Beats 58%KADEN: Beats 49%

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

    AIRDACH
    39%
    KADEN
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRDACH
    22%
    KADEN
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRDACH
    0%
    KADEN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRDACH
    0%
    KADEN
    25%

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?

AIRDACH

None of AIRDACH’s ducted, 2 tons models qualifies.

KADEN

  1. 1KO-UUS24HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KI-UUS24AHP-2AAMAKADENAlso listed as KO-UUX24HP-2AAMA2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    62.9score / 100

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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