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AIRTEMP vs GARVEE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRTEMP model beats 36% and a typical GARVEE model 39%. GARVEE rates slightly higher overall.

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AIRTEMP

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

47 models listed

GARVEE

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

46 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 25%GARVEE: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRTEMP: Beats 37%GARVEE: Beats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRTEMP: Beats 30%GARVEE: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 35%GARVEE: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 48%GARVEE: Beats 34%

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

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    AIRTEMP
    43%
    GARVEE
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRTEMP
    40%
    GARVEE
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRTEMP
    4%
    GARVEE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRTEMP
    26%
    GARVEE
    13%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIRTEMP

  1. 1DXH42FMK3IHAIRTEMP3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 66.5Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    67.7score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 69

GARVEE

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from GARVEE.

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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