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AIRTEMP vs iCongo: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRTEMP model beats 36% and a typical iCongo model 42%. iCongo rates higher overall.

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

AIRTEMP

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

47 models listed

iCongo

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

47 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%iCongo: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRTEMP: Beats 37%iCongo: Beats 52%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRTEMP: Beats 30%iCongo: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 35%iCongo: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 48%iCongo: Beats 28%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    AIRTEMP
    43%
    iCongo
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRTEMP
    40%
    iCongo
    32%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRTEMP
    4%
    iCongo
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRTEMP
    26%
    iCongo
    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?

AIRTEMP

  1. 1DXH30FMK3IHAIRTEMP2.5 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. 2DXH36FMK3IHAIRTEMP3 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. 3VSH4BF5M2SX36Kwith ducted air handler B65VMMX3648K-CAIRTEMP3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    39.5score / 100Heating 27 · Cooling 52

iCongo

  1. 1ZOT6P-36HIN4-M-SE20with ducted air handler ZVMXFB-36HI1N4-M-SE20iCongo3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 64% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    64% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.3 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.1score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 60
  2. 2ZOD-36HIN4-M-SE18Hwith ducted air handler ZVMXFB-36HI1N4-C-M-SE18iCongo3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    115% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.1 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    52.3score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 35
  3. 3ZWDA-36HI1N4-M-SE18iCongo3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.5Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.86 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    47.7score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 52

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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