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Aprodr vs Breeze33: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Aprodr model beats 59% and a typical Breeze33 model 62%. Breeze33 rates slightly higher overall.

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Aprodr

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

Breeze33

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

45 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°FAprodr: Beats 65%Breeze33: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAprodr: Beats 45%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Aprodr: Beats 66%Breeze33: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Aprodr: Beats 65%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Aprodr: Beats 54%Breeze33: Beats 66%

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

    Aprodr
    91%
    Breeze33
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    Aprodr
    75%
    Breeze33
    58%

  • CEE Advanced

    Aprodr
    2%
    Breeze33
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Aprodr
    77%
    Breeze33
    56%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Aprodr

  1. 1ALC24-09H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-09HWFN10Aprodr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 81.3Meets 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
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    80.8score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 80
  2. 2AHU3G-18HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-18HFN-AAprodr1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 73
  3. 3ALC24-18H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-18HWFN10Aprodr1.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    78.4score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 87

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP09OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU9-454-G3-PBreeze331 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100Heating 80 · Cooling 94
  2. 2BZ33-INV18OUT2-454-G3-Jwith ducted air handler BZ33-AHU18-454-G3-JBreeze331.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 73
  3. 3BZ33-HYP183Z2-454-G3-PBreeze331.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    77.4score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 84

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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