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Breeze33 vs Carrier: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Breeze33 model beats 62% and a typical Carrier model 48%. Breeze33 rates 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

Carrier

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

816 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%Carrier: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreeze33: Beats 58%Carrier: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Breeze33: Beats 66%Carrier: Beats 40%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Breeze33: Beats 58%Carrier: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Breeze33: Beats 66%Carrier: Beats 59%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Breeze33
    67%
    Carrier
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Breeze33
    58%
    Carrier
    27%

  • CEE Advanced

    Breeze33
    4%
    Carrier
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Breeze33
    56%
    Carrier
    27%

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?

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU36-454-G3-PBreeze333 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 2BZ33-HYP365Z2-454-G3-PBreeze333 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.5score / 100
  3. 3BZ33-INV30OUT2-454-G3-Jwith ducted air handler BZ33-AHU30-454-G3-JBreeze332.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.0score / 100

Carrier

  1. 137MGHAQ36EA3Carrier (sold as Bryant)Also sold as Arcoaire D5CMHAH36EAK3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 237MBHAQ36AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ36XH3CarrierAlso sold as Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAK3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  3. 3RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ducted air handler RAV-HB301BTP-ULCarrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.2score / 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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