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Black+Decker vs KLIMACOM: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Black+Decker model beats 24% and a typical KLIMACOM model 31%. KLIMACOM rates higher overall.

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

Black+Decker

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

KLIMACOM

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FBlack+Decker: Beats 21%KLIMACOM: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlack+Decker: Beats 21%KLIMACOM: Beats 31%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Black+Decker: Beats 28%KLIMACOM: Beats 14%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Black+Decker: Beats 25%KLIMACOM: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Black+Decker: Beats 26%KLIMACOM: Beats 9%

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

    Black+Decker
    25%
    KLIMACOM
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    Black+Decker
    25%
    KLIMACOM
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    Black+Decker
    0%
    KLIMACOM
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Black+Decker
    0%
    KLIMACOM
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Black+Decker

No ducted, 2 tons model from Black+Decker.

KLIMACOM

No ducted, 2 tons model from KLIMACOM.

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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