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AIRTEMP vs NOVAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRTEMP model beats 45% and a typical NOVAIR model 63%. NOVAIR rates higher overall.

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AIRTEMP

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 models listed

NOVAIR

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%NOVAIR: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRTEMP: Beats 65%NOVAIR: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRTEMP: Beats 37%NOVAIR: Beats 73%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 38%NOVAIR: Beats 69%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 44%NOVAIR: Beats 60%

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
    48%
    NOVAIR
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRTEMP
    52%
    NOVAIR
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRTEMP
    0%
    NOVAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRTEMP
    32%
    NOVAIR
    80%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIRTEMP

  1. 1GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-1AIRTEMP1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.88 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    35.6score / 100

NOVAIR

  1. 1LEA18-EVOX-30-Owith ducted air handler LEA-18/24-ACOIL-410ANOVAIR1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    63.7score / 100
  2. 2LEA18MZ-2P-25SK-ONOVAIR1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.0score / 100
  3. 3LEA20MZ-2P-35SK-ONOVAIRAlso listed as LEA20MZ-2P-35SK-O1.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.3 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    50.4score / 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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