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CAAIR vs The Heat Pump: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

CAAIR

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of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

3 models listed

The Heat Pump

72%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 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°FCAAIR: Beats 66%The Heat Pump: Beats 61%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCAAIR: Not ratedThe Heat Pump: Beats 92%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CAAIR: Beats 17%The Heat Pump: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CAAIR: Beats 20%The Heat Pump: Beats 66%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CAAIR: Beats 18%The Heat Pump: Beats 76%

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

    CAAIR
    0%
    The Heat Pump
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CAAIR
    0%
    The Heat Pump
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    CAAIR
    0%
    The Heat Pump
    33%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CAAIR
    0%
    The Heat Pump
    100%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CAAIR

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from CAAIR.

The Heat Pump

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from The Heat Pump.

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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