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APLUS vs Stelpro: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical APLUS model beats 17% and a typical Stelpro model 67%. Stelpro rates higher overall.

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APLUS

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

31 models listed

Stelpro

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

32 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°FAPLUS: Beats 14%Stelpro: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAPLUS: Beats 6%Stelpro: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2APLUS: Beats 23%Stelpro: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2APLUS: Beats 22%Stelpro: Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2APLUS: Beats 50%Stelpro: Beats 62%

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

    APLUS
    0%
    Stelpro
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    APLUS
    0%
    Stelpro
    94%

  • CEE Advanced

    APLUS
    0%
    Stelpro
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    APLUS
    0%
    Stelpro
    78%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

APLUS

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from APLUS.

Stelpro

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Stelpro.

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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