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AOKOL vs Ovair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical Ovair model 56%. AOKOL rates slightly higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 models listed

Ovair

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%Ovair: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%Ovair: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%Ovair: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%Ovair: Beats 73%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%Ovair: Beats 64%

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

    AOKOL
    100%
    Ovair
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    Ovair
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    Ovair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    Ovair
    0%

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?

AOKOL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AOKOL.

Ovair

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Ovair.

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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