BHI vs Perfect Aire heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Perfect Aire scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BHI has 5 outdoor models, Perfect Aire has 21 outdoor models. BHI and Perfect Aire have no QMID on file and are not ranked.
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Against comparable models
Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
- BHI
- Perfect Aire
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | BHI | Perfect Aire |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 36%median — | 56%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 19%median 1.80 | 43%median 1.86 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 33%median 65% | 70%median 81% |
| HSPF2 | 17%median 8.0 | 35%median 9.0 |
| SEER2 | 27%median 19.0 | 45%median 21.0 |
| EER2 | 18%median 9.0 | 47%median 12.5 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 36%median 14,850 Btu/h | 61%median 13,770 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 5 | 21 |
| AHRI certifications | 5 | 21 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | BHI | Perfect Aire |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%1 models | 71.4%15 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 20%1 models | 71.4%15 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 20%1 models | 71.4%15 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 20%1 models | 47.6%10 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- BHI
- Perfect Aire
- All models of the group
Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Size and duct type | BHI | Perfect Aire |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 3 · index 48% | 11 · index 53% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index — | 4 · index 63% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 1 · index 23% | 6 · index — |
Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class
Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.
Cold-climate picks
| Size and duct type | BHICold-climate score, best model | Perfect AireCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-12K115V-ES-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-12K115V-ES-US1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 212608423 | 62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3PAMSHQCO09with ductless indoor unit 3PAMSHQCW09Also listed as UB1MSHQCO0911 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 205653641 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | 64.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)3PAMSHQCO24with ductless indoor unit 3PAMSHQCW24Also listed as UB1MSHQCO244 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 205653644 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | None on this board (0 of 6 models qualify) |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | BHIAll-around score, best model | Perfect AireAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 47.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-12K115V-ES-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-12K115V-ES-US1 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212608423 | 56.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3PAMSHQCO18with ductless indoor unit 3PAMSHQCW18Also listed as 3PAMSHQCO18-U230, UB1MSHQCO1811 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205653643 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings) | 67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)3PAMSHHQC24-MZO3Also listed as UB1MSHHQC24-MZO34 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206428592 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 23.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-T19-36K230V-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-T19-36K230V-US1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214797818 | None on this board (0 of 6 models have all five ratings) |
Standout model on each rating
Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
| Rating | BHI | Perfect Aire |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 22% · 1.80BHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 81% · 2.133PAMSHQCO24Also listed as UB1MSHQCO24Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 53% · 73%BHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 84% · 100%3PAMSHHQC24-MZO3Also listed as UB1MSHHQC24-MZO3Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 40% · 9.0BHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 57% · 9.53PAMSHQCO12Also listed as UB1MSHQCO12Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 62% · 22.0BHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 85% · 22.03PAMSHHQC24-MZO3Also listed as UB1MSHHQC24-MZO3Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| EER2 | beats 49% · 12.5BHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 80% · 13.73PAMSHQCO09-U230Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 43% · 8,700 Btu/hBHI-12K115V-ES-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 92% · 18,000 Btu/h3PAMSHHQC18-MZO2Also listed as UB1MSHHQC18-MZO2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |