BOSTON AC vs Econas heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BOSTON AC and Econas split the 6 ratings 3–3. BOSTON AC has 6 outdoor models, Econas has 6 outdoor models. BOSTON AC and Econas 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.
- BOSTON AC
- Econas
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | BOSTON AC | Econas |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 56% (higher)median — | 48% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 55% (higher)median 1.99 | 40% (higher)median 1.83 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 52%median 73% | 74%median 82% |
| HSPF2 | 45%median 9.0 | 81%median 9.5 |
| SEER2 | 65% (higher)median 22.0 | 39% (higher)median 15.2 |
| EER2 | 59% (higher)median 12.5 | 22% (higher)median 10.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 43%median 9,070 Btu/h | 79%median 36,000 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 6 | 6 |
| AHRI certifications | 6 | 9 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | BOSTON AC | Econas |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%6 models | 16.7%1 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%6 models | 16.7%1 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 83.3%5 models | 66.7%4 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- BOSTON AC
- Econas
- 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 | BOSTON AC | Econas |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | None | 1 · index 53% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 2 · index 53% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 3 · index 42% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 5 · index 58% | None |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 47% | None |
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 | BOSTON ACCold-climate score, best model | EconasCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOD30-24HFN1-MWwith ducted air handler EVBM-24A18T3N11 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 214296068 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler EAC-36HWDN1-MN02 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 214296073 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 61.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOE30U-45HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler EAC-60HWDN1-MN03 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 214296075 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 68.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BA12HCT23X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA12HCT23X2I5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 214720280 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | BOSTON ACAll-around score, best model | EconasAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 53.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOD30-24HFN1-MWwith ducted air handler EVBM-24A18T3N11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214296068 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 53.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler EAC-36HWDN1-MN02 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214296073 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 49.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)EOE30U-45HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler EAC-60HWDN1-MN03 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214296075 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BA12HCT23X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA12HCT23X2I5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214720280 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 46.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BA24HCT20X2Owith ductless indoor unit BA24HCT20X2I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214796637 | No models in this size class |
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 | BOSTON AC | Econas |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 89% · 2.21BA18HCT22X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 68% · 2.00EOE31U-36HFN1-MDucted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 61% · 76%BA12HCT23X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 79% · 85%EOE30U-45HFN1-MDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 57% · 9.5BA12HCT23X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 93% · 10.0EOE31U-36HFN1-MDucted, 2.5–3 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 73% · 23.0BA12HCT23X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 48% · 16.5EOD30-24HFN1-MWDucted, 2 tons |
| EER2 | beats 68% · 13.0BA12HCT23X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 27% · 10.0EOE30U-45HFN1-MDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 73% · 12,600 Btu/hBA18HCT22X2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 89% · 46,500 Btu/hEOE30U-45HFN1-MDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |