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BreezeAero vs COMFORT MASTER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BreezeAero model beats 38% and a typical COMFORT MASTER model 73%. COMFORT MASTER rates higher overall.

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BreezeAero

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

COMFORT MASTER

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

6 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°FBreezeAero: Beats 32%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 84%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreezeAero: Beats 42%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BreezeAero: Beats 54%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 50%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BreezeAero: Beats 41%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BreezeAero: Beats 24%COMFORT MASTER: Beats 49%

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

    BreezeAero
    67%
    COMFORT MASTER
    67%
  • Xcel CC

    BreezeAero
    67%
    COMFORT MASTER
    67%
  • CEE Advanced

    BreezeAero
    0%
    COMFORT MASTER
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BreezeAero
    0%
    COMFORT MASTER
    0%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

BreezeAero

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from BreezeAero.

COMFORT MASTER

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from COMFORT MASTER.

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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