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AIRTEMP vs Pioneer heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Pioneer scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. AIRTEMP has 47 outdoor models, Pioneer has 46 outdoor models. AIRTEMP has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
AIRTEMP and Pioneer on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Pioneer scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • AIRTEMP
  • Pioneer
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIRTEMPPioneer

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingAIRTEMPPioneer
Efficiency index36%median —47%median — · 25th ranked
COP at 5°F25%median 1.7541%median 1.88 · 27th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F37%median 51%43%median 73% · 23rd ranked
HSPF230%median 7.556%median 9.5 · 12th ranked
SEER235%median 14.356%median 20.0 · 13th ranked
EER248% (higher)median 11.040% (higher)median 11.2 · 24th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 16,200 Btu/h45%median 12,800 Btu/h · 23rd ranked
Outdoor models4746
AHRI certifications14769

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardAIRTEMPPioneer
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)42.6%20 models73.9%34 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)40.4%19 models73.9%34 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)4.3%2 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)40.4%19 models69.6%32 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge4.3%2 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate25.5%12 models54.3%25 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
  • AIRTEMP
  • Pioneer
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeAIRTEMPPioneer
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 34%4 · index 58%
Ducted, 2 tons7 · index 30%2 · index 68%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons11 · index 27%4 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons14 · index 32%4 · index 59%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 18%1 · index 71%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons9 · index 45%26 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 55%5 · index 36%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 52%8 · index 32%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 68%3 · index 38%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeAIRTEMPCold-climate score, best modelPioneerCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons39.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH18FMK3IH1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21574630058.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN009GLSI24RPG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217048762
Ducted, 2 tons49.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24FMK3IH1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21574630267.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YD2436GCSI18RDwith ducted air handler DC024GCSICDHRT2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217048497
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD36MSK3IH3 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21713820349.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GLSI24M3G2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217048773
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD60MSK3IH2 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21713820567.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMSI20RUGwith ducted air handler RB048GMSILDFHG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218010994
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRD-60HWD1N10-M18G1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216684003
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH09PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH09PUK3IH9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21601175578.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN018GMSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit FB018GMSILDFHG21 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 218010990
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH24FMK3IH3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21574629658.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GLSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit CT024GLSILCFHG2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217048761
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH36FMK3IH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21574629862.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN036GMSI20RUGwith ductless indoor unit CB036GMSILDFHG3 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 218010991
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21574629955.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMSI20RUGwith ductless indoor unit CB048GMSILDFHG3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218010992

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeAIRTEMPAll-around score, best modelPioneerAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons48.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH18FMK3IH2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574630069.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN020GLSI24M2G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048772
Ducted, 2 tons72.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD24MSK3IH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713820279.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YD2436GCSI18RDwith ducted air handler DC024GCSICDHRT2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048497
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH30FMK3IH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574630369.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN030GLSI24M3G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048773
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD48MSK3IH14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713820467.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GLSI24M5G4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048775
Ducted, 5 tons and up17.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RHPXYB060AJT1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21760814370.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PRD-60HWD1N10-M18G1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216684003
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH09PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH09PUK3IH9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21601175576.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN009GLSI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WT009GLSI25HLH26 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048754
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH24PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH24PUK3IH3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21601175956.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GLSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit CT024GLSILCFHG5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048761
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH30FMK3IH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574629765.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GLSI24M3G8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048769
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574629942.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GLSI24M5G3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048771

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingAIRTEMPPioneer
COP at 5°Fbeats 88% · 2.10DXH36FMK3IHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 2.51YN012GMSI24RPGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 114%UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 92% · 106%YN009GLSI25RPHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 90% · 10.5UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 97% · 13.5YN018GMSI24RPGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 26.0DXH24PSK3IHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 22.0YN030GLSI24M3GDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 94% · 13.0DXH42FMK3IHNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 93% · 13.3YD2436GCSI18RDDucted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 54,000 Btu/hUXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 90% · 17,800 Btu/hYN018GLSI25RPHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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