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B Air vs tanoxo: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

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

B Air

12%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

tanoxo

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

5 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°FB Air: Beats 18%tanoxo: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FB Air: Beats 8%tanoxo: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2B Air: Beats 25%tanoxo: Beats 4%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2B Air: Beats 6%tanoxo: Beats 13%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2B Air: Beats 9%tanoxo: Beats 22%

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

    B Air
    0%
    tanoxo
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    B Air
    0%
    tanoxo
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    B Air
    0%
    tanoxo
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    B Air
    0%
    tanoxo
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

B Air

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from B Air.

tanoxo

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from tanoxo.

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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