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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.

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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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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • 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%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU24-454-G3-PBreeze332 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    78.4score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 71
  2. 2BZ33-INV24OUT2-454-G3-Jwith ducted air handler BZ33-AHU24-454-G3-JBreeze332 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 75.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    71.7score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 68
  3. 37HP19V36P-**Awith indoor coil 7E[C,U]24BX-**+TDR and furnace 80G2UH045AE12Breeze332 tons · 23,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 42.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    68% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    67.7score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 91

Carrier

  1. 127VNA324A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BN(B,X)C36L*+UICarrierAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN024**AA, HEIL B5H3V24*K*AAA2 tons · 22,800 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.06 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    82.9score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 96
  2. 2RAV-BP241AT2P-ULwith ducted air handler RAV-HB241BTP-ULCarrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.4 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    80.7score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 84
  3. 337MAHAQ24AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ24XH3CarrierAlso sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.2 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    80.0score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 74

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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