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BADGER vs Ovair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical Ovair model 56%. Ovair rates higher overall.

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BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

Ovair

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above 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%Ovair: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%Ovair: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%Ovair: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%Ovair: Beats 73%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%Ovair: Beats 64%

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%
    Ovair
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    Ovair
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    Ovair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    Ovair
    0%

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?

BADGER

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from BADGER.

Ovair

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Ovair.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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