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AireForce vs BROCK: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AireForce model beats 41% and a typical BROCK model 35%. AireForce rates higher overall.

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

AireForce

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

54 models listed

BROCK

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

36 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°FAireForce: Beats 33%BROCK: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAireForce: Beats 43%BROCK: Beats 13%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AireForce: Beats 37%BROCK: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AireForce: Beats 43%BROCK: Beats 24%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AireForce: Beats 47%BROCK: Beats 64%

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

    AireForce
    52%
    BROCK
    19%

  • Xcel CC

    AireForce
    48%
    BROCK
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AireForce
    4%
    BROCK
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AireForce
    22%
    BROCK
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

AireForce

  1. 1DXH30FMK3IHAireForce2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    61.6score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 75
  2. 2DXH36FMK3IHAireForce3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    59.0score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 66
  3. 3AC-36-HP-E-32with ducted air handler AC-36-AH-E-32AireForce3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    66% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    42.6score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 32

BROCK

  1. 1PH8TAN536**AA*with ducted air handler PF5TNBD60LBROCK3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 49% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    49% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.48 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    66.7score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 77
  2. 2PH5SAN536**AA*with indoor coil CAA**3721AM and furnace PG80VTLA66110CBROCK3 tons · 35,800 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 47% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    48% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    59.1score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 71
  3. 3PH5SAN530**AA*with ducted air handler FMA5X30**ALBROCK2.5 tons · 29,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 47% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    48% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    57.0score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 64

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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