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BreezeAero vs Rethink Rental: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BreezeAero model beats 38% and a typical Rethink Rental model 35%. BreezeAero rates slightly higher overall.

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BreezeAero

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

Rethink Rental

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%Rethink Rental: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreezeAero: Beats 42%Rethink Rental: Beats 21%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BreezeAero: Beats 54%Rethink Rental: Beats 30%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BreezeAero: Beats 41%Rethink Rental: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BreezeAero: Beats 24%Rethink Rental: Beats 33%

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%
    Rethink Rental
    67%
  • Xcel CC

    BreezeAero
    67%
    Rethink Rental
    33%
  • CEE Advanced

    BreezeAero
    0%
    Rethink Rental
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BreezeAero
    0%
    Rethink Rental
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

BreezeAero

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from BreezeAero.

Rethink Rental

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Rethink Rental.

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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