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APLUS vs YITAHOME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical APLUS model beats 17% and a typical YITAHOME model 37%. YITAHOME rates higher overall.

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APLUS

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

31 models listed

YITAHOME

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

30 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%YITAHOME: Beats 64%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAPLUS: Beats 6%YITAHOME: Beats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2APLUS: Beats 23%YITAHOME: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2APLUS: Beats 22%YITAHOME: Beats 41%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2APLUS: Beats 50%YITAHOME: Beats 31%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    APLUS
    0%
    YITAHOME
    63%
  • Xcel CC

    APLUS
    0%
    YITAHOME
    17%
  • CEE Advanced

    APLUS
    0%
    YITAHOME
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    APLUS
    0%
    YITAHOME
    0%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

APLUS

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from APLUS.

YITAHOME

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from YITAHOME.

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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