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AIRTEMP vs DIAMONDAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRTEMP model beats 45% and a typical DIAMONDAIR model 42%. AIRTEMP rates slightly higher overall.

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AIRTEMP

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 models listed

DIAMONDAIR

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

25 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°FAIRTEMP: Beats 32%DIAMONDAIR: Beats 30%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRTEMP: Beats 65%DIAMONDAIR: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRTEMP: Beats 37%DIAMONDAIR: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 38%DIAMONDAIR: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 44%DIAMONDAIR: Beats 53%

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

    AIRTEMP
    48%
    DIAMONDAIR
    36%
  • Xcel CC

    AIRTEMP
    52%
    DIAMONDAIR
    24%
  • CEE Advanced

    AIRTEMP
    0%
    DIAMONDAIR
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRTEMP
    32%
    DIAMONDAIR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

AIRTEMP

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AIRTEMP.

DIAMONDAIR

None of DIAMONDAIR’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

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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