CADET vs Convectair: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CADET model beats 71% and a typical Convectair model 71%. They are level.
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CADET
71%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Well above average8 models listed
Convectair
71%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Well above average8 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FCADET: Beats 44%Convectair: Beats 44%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCADET: Beats 85%Convectair: Beats 85%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CADET: Beats 81%Convectair: Beats 81%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CADET: Beats 68%Convectair: Beats 68%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CADET: Beats 75%Convectair: Beats 75%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- CADET
- 100%
- Convectair
- 100%
Xcel CC
- CADET
- 100%
- Convectair
- 100%
CEE Advanced
- CADET
- 0%
- Convectair
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- CADET
- 100%
- Convectair
- 100%
Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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 Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?
CADET
No ducted, 2 tons model from CADET.
Convectair
No ducted, 2 tons model from Convectair.
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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