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AUX vs Carrier: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 52% and a typical Carrier model 48%. AUX rates slightly higher overall.

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AUX

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

149 models listed

Carrier

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

816 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°FAUX: Beats 62%Carrier: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Carrier: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 43%Carrier: Beats 40%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 51%Carrier: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 40%Carrier: Beats 59%

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

    AUX
    68%
    Carrier
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    63%
    Carrier
    27%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Carrier
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    44%
    Carrier
    27%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AUX

  1. 1ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7with ductless indoor unit ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7AUXAlso listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D72 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 96
  2. 2AMAR24HP230V1COwith ductless indoor unit AMAR24HP230V1CHAUX2 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.4score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 96
  3. 3AM3-H24/2DR3BAUXAlso listed as ASUM24HPMULO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.3score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 86

Carrier

  1. 137MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ24XA3CarrierAlso sold as Arcoaire D5CSRAH24AAK2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    88.5score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 93
  2. 2RAV-BP241AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB241UTP-ULCarrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 79.8Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    24.2 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.8 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    84.7score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 93
  3. 337MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ24XA3CarrierAlso sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets 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
    2.34 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    78.7score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 69

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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