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Aprodr vs CanAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Aprodr model beats 59% and a typical CanAir model 64%. CanAir rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Aprodr

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

CanAir

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

44 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%CanAir: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAprodr: Beats 45%CanAir: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Aprodr: Beats 66%CanAir: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Aprodr: Beats 65%CanAir: Beats 66%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Aprodr: Beats 54%CanAir: Beats 60%

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%
    CanAir
    93%

  • Xcel CC

    Aprodr
    75%
    CanAir
    91%

  • CEE Advanced

    Aprodr
    2%
    CanAir
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Aprodr
    77%
    CanAir
    91%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

Aprodr

  1. 1ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1AAprodr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 85.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR 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%
    Winter efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    24.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.7 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 87
  2. 2ASG24-09H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H1AAprodr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    15.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    78.9score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 88
  3. 3ASG24-18H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-18H1AAprodr1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.35 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Great
    76.6score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 80

CanAir

  1. 14C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H21CanAir0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 96.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.2score / 100Heating 97 · Cooling 96
  2. 24C35SCH09H21with ductless indoor unit 4C35SEH09H21CanAir1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 85.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    14.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    33.3 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    17.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    92.3score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 99
  3. 34C35SCH12H21with ductless indoor unit 4C35SEH12H21CanAir1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 85.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    12.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    29.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.2 (EER2)
    Great
    88.8score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 92

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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