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BreezeAero vs GENERALLUX STAR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BreezeAero model beats 38% and a typical GENERALLUX STAR model 50%. GENERALLUX STAR rates higher overall.

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BreezeAero

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

GENERALLUX STAR

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreezeAero: Beats 42%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BreezeAero: Beats 54%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BreezeAero: Beats 41%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BreezeAero: Beats 24%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 47%

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

    BreezeAero
    67%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BreezeAero
    67%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    BreezeAero
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BreezeAero
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BreezeAero

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from BreezeAero.

GENERALLUX STAR

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from GENERALLUX STAR.

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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