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Breeze33 vs GARVEE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Breeze33 model beats 62% and a typical GARVEE model 39%. 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

GARVEE

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

46 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%GARVEE: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreeze33: Beats 58%GARVEE: Beats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Breeze33: Beats 66%GARVEE: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Breeze33: Beats 58%GARVEE: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Breeze33: Beats 66%GARVEE: Beats 34%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Breeze33
    67%
    GARVEE
    74%
  • Xcel CC

    Breeze33
    58%
    GARVEE
    70%
  • CEE Advanced

    Breeze33
    4%
    GARVEE
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Breeze33
    56%
    GARVEE
    13%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Breeze33

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Breeze33.

GARVEE

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from GARVEE.

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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