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AireForce vs TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AireForce model beats 45% and a typical TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS model 59%. TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS rates higher overall.

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AireForce

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 models listed

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

42 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 32%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAireForce: Beats 65%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AireForce: Beats 37%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AireForce: Beats 40%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AireForce: Beats 43%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 50%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    AireForce
    52%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    69%

  • Xcel CC

    AireForce
    57%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    52%

  • CEE Advanced

    AireForce
    0%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AireForce
    35%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    57%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AireForce

  1. 1GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-1AireForce3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.7score / 100
  2. 2GXH36(10.6)FMK4DH-1AireForce3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.82 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    63.8score / 100
  3. 3GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-1AireForce2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    63.4score / 100

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

  1. 1M4H36H/O4S4PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2OAH36H/O4S41Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMC436H/I41PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    75.0score / 100
  3. 3M3H27H/O4S4PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    61.4score / 100

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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