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BADGER vs Kwiik: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical Kwiik model 52%. Kwiik rates higher overall.

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BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

Kwiik

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

4 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°FBADGER: Beats 77%Kwiik: Beats 67%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%Kwiik: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%Kwiik: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%Kwiik: Beats 47%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%Kwiik: Beats 46%

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

    BADGER
    0%
    Kwiik
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    Kwiik
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    Kwiik
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    Kwiik
    50%

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?

BADGER

None of BADGER’s ductless, up to 1.5 tons models qualifies.

Kwiik

  1. 1KKCA-18EX1with ductless indoor unit KKCA-18WA1Kwiik1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.49 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    69.0score / 100
  2. 2KKCA-12EX2-SCUwith ductless indoor unit KKCA-12WA2-SCUKwiik1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.4score / 100
  3. 3KKCA-18EX2-SCUwith ductless indoor unit KKCA-18WA2-SCUKwiik1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    65.0score / 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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