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ApooDr vs Multi MFG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ApooDr model beats 58% and a typical Multi MFG model 61%. Multi MFG rates slightly higher overall.

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ApooDr

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

Multi MFG

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

51 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°FApooDr: Beats 64%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FApooDr: Beats 45%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ApooDr: Beats 65%Multi MFG: Beats 75%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ApooDr: Beats 64%Multi MFG: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ApooDr: Beats 53%Multi MFG: Beats 51%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    ApooDr
    91%
    Multi MFG
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    ApooDr
    75%
    Multi MFG
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    ApooDr
    0%
    Multi MFG
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ApooDr
    77%
    Multi MFG
    69%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ApooDr

  1. 1ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1AApooDr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    84.7score / 100
  2. 2ALC24-09H1Bwith ductless indoor unit CCA22-09HRFN1ApooDr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.17 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.3score / 100
  3. 3ASG24-18H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-18H1AApooDr1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.39 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.1score / 100

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-06HD-Bwith ductless indoor unit 6HWMS0-C-M-BMulti MFG0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 107% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    107% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.29 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    93.8score / 100
  2. 29MSZ-M-Bwith ductless indoor unit 9MHW0-HP-BMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.9score / 100
  3. 318MSZ-M-Bwith ductless indoor unit 16FCHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG1.5 tons · 16,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.7score / 100

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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