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BHI vs ProAire: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BHI model beats 36% and a typical ProAire model 55%. ProAire rates higher overall.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

BHI

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

ProAire

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

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°FBHI: Beats 19%ProAire: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBHI: Beats 33%ProAire: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BHI: Beats 17%ProAire: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BHI: Beats 27%ProAire: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BHI: Beats 18%ProAire: Beats 48%

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

    BHI
    20%
    ProAire
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    BHI
    20%
    ProAire
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    BHI
    0%
    ProAire
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BHI
    20%
    ProAire
    60%

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?

BHI

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BHI.

ProAire

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ProAire.

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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