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AireForce vs Multi MFG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AireForce model beats 41% and a typical Multi MFG model 61%. Multi MFG rates higher overall.

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AireForce

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

54 models listed

Multi MFG

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

51 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%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAireForce: Beats 43%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AireForce: Beats 37%Multi MFG: Beats 75%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AireForce: Beats 43%Multi MFG: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AireForce: Beats 47%Multi MFG: Beats 51%

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%
    Multi MFG
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    AireForce
    48%
    Multi MFG
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    AireForce
    4%
    Multi MFG
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AireForce
    22%
    Multi MFG
    69%

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). 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

Multi MFG

  1. 136MPC5-HH-BMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.4 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    83.6score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 85
  2. 2MSD-36HD-Bwith ducted air handler 36HMHP0-M-BMulti MFG2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    82.3score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 77
  3. 3MSH-36HD-Bwith ducted air handler 36HHHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 83.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.7 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    77.8score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 72

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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