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BROCK vs HAIER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BROCK model beats 35% and a typical HAIER model 50%. HAIER rates higher overall.

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BROCK

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

36 models listed

HAIER

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

38 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°FBROCK: Beats 41%HAIER: Beats 30%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBROCK: Beats 13%HAIER: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BROCK: Beats 24%HAIER: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BROCK: Beats 24%HAIER: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BROCK: Beats 64%HAIER: Beats 41%

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

    BROCK
    19%
    HAIER
    95%
  • Xcel CC

    BROCK
    0%
    HAIER
    82%
  • CEE Advanced

    BROCK
    0%
    HAIER
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BROCK
    0%
    HAIER
    71%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

BROCK

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from BROCK.

HAIER

  1. 1AU36VFPTYAHAIER3 tons · 35,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    76.2score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 79
  2. 21Q3036RT2BE**with ductless indoor unit US30LB2BEHAIER2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 42.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    42.8score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 43
  3. 34Q36RT2BE**HAIER3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 44.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    40.5score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 36

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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