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Boltic vs DENALI AIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Boltic model beats 32% and a typical DENALI AIRE model 52%. DENALI AIRE rates higher overall.

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Boltic

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

DENALI AIRE

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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°FBoltic: Beats 59%DENALI AIRE: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBoltic: Beats 19%DENALI AIRE: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Boltic: Beats 27%DENALI AIRE: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Boltic: Beats 35%DENALI AIRE: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Boltic: Beats 25%DENALI AIRE: Beats 56%

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

    Boltic
    40%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    Boltic
    40%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    Boltic
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Boltic
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Boltic

  1. 187A24KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A24KIDUBoltic2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    45.1score / 100

DENALI AIRE

  1. 12DNMSHQCO24with ductless indoor unit 2DNMSHQCW24-2DENALI AIRE2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    54.1score / 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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