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Breeze33 vs CanAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Breeze33 model beats 62% and a typical CanAir model 64%. CanAir rates slightly higher overall.

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

Breeze33

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

45 models listed

CanAir

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

44 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°FBreeze33: Beats 63%CanAir: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreeze33: Beats 58%CanAir: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Breeze33: Beats 66%CanAir: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Breeze33: Beats 58%CanAir: Beats 66%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Breeze33: Beats 66%CanAir: Beats 60%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    Breeze33
    67%
    CanAir
    93%

  • Xcel CC

    Breeze33
    58%
    CanAir
    91%

  • CEE Advanced

    Breeze33
    4%
    CanAir
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Breeze33
    56%
    CanAir
    91%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP06WALL2-454-G3-PBreeze330.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 110% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    96.7score / 100
  2. 2BZ33-HYP12OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-CASS12-454-G3-PBreeze331 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    76.1score / 100
  3. 3BZ33-HYP18OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP18WALL2-454-G3-PBreeze331.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100

CanAir

  1. 14C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H21CanAir0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 110% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    96.7score / 100
  2. 24C35SCH09H21with ductless indoor unit 4C35SEH09H21CanAir1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.9score / 100
  3. 34C25SCH09H21with ductless indoor unit 4C25SEH09H21CanAir1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.9score / 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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