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Antarctic Star vs SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Antarctic Star model beats 34% and a typical SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING model 55%. SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING rates higher overall.

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Antarctic Star

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

9 models listed

SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

9 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°FAntarctic Star: Beats 62%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 78%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAntarctic Star: Beats 26%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 25%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Antarctic Star: Beats 25%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Antarctic Star: Beats 38%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Antarctic Star: Beats 22%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 77%

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

    Antarctic Star
    78%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    Antarctic Star
    44%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    11%

  • CEE Advanced

    Antarctic Star
    0%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Antarctic Star
    0%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Antarctic Star

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Antarctic Star.

SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING.

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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