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Airdach vs Proair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Airdach model beats 40% and a typical Proair model 52%. Proair 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

Proair

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

30 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%Proair: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAirdach: Beats 34%Proair: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Airdach: Beats 28%Proair: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Airdach: Beats 29%Proair: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Airdach: Beats 49%Proair: Beats 44%

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
    24%
    Proair
    70%

  • Xcel CC

    Airdach
    31%
    Proair
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    Airdach
    0%
    Proair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Airdach
    0%
    Proair
    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?

Airdach

  1. 1A4TH24152MN1DLwith ducted air handler A4DH2400ME1DTAirdach2 tons · 23,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 45% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    45% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    14.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    35.7score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 44

Proair

  1. 1PMUL-A4P-27HP-MProair2 tons · 26,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 49 · Cooling 81
  2. 2P30-24CENHP-R454with ducted air handler PAC-24B18T-INTProair2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 55.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    39.1score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 23
  3. 3P25-24CENHP-R454with indoor coil PAC-24B18T-INT and furnace S9V2B040U3VSProair2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 45.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    37.1score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 29

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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