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CADET vs Convectair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CADET and Convectair split the 6 ratings 0–0. CADET has 8 outdoor models, Convectair has 8 outdoor models. CADET and Convectair have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
CADET and Convectair on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, CADET and Convectair split the 6 ratings 0–0.
  • CADET
  • Convectair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCADETConvectair
Efficiency index71%median —71%median —
COP at 5°F44%median 2.0044%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F85%median 96%85%median 96%
HSPF281%median 10.581%median 10.5
SEER268%median 21.568%median 21.5
EER275%median 12.875%median 12.8
Heating capacity at 5°F83%median 21,000 Btu/h83%median 21,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models88
AHRI certifications1620

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCADETConvectair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%8 models100%8 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%8 models100%8 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)100%8 models100%8 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate100%8 models100%8 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 7 groups where both have models
  • CADET
  • Convectair
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeCADETConvectair
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1 · index 77%1 · index 77%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 81%2 · index 81%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 84%1 · index 84%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons4 · index 71%4 · index 71%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 73%1 · index 73%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 55%2 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 63%1 · index 63%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCADETCold-climate score, best modelConvectairCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068761 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21847138570.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000062171 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218001462
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068782 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21847139182.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061922 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218001468
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068791 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21847139482.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061931 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218001471
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)500006882with ductless indoor unit 5000068744 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21847138278.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)500004494with ductless indoor unit 5000044934 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216772610
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)500006883with ductless indoor unit 5000068751 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21847138377.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)500004496with ductless indoor unit 5000044951 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216772611
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068782 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21847139272.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061922 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218001469
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068791 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21847139568.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061931 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218001472

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCADETAll-around score, best modelConvectairAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068761 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847138577.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000062171 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218001462
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068782 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847139183.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061922 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218001468
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068791 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847139483.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061931 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218001471
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)500006880with ductless indoor unit 5000068724 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847138079.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)500004490with ductless indoor unit 5000044794 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216772608
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)500006883with ductless indoor unit 5000068751 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847138372.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)500004496with ductless indoor unit 5000044951 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216772611
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068782 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847139066.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061922 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218001467
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000068791 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21847139362.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5000061931 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218001470

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingCADETConvectair
COP at 5°Fbeats 63% · 2.00500006876Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 63% · 2.00500006217Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 95% · 104%500006878Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 95% · 104%500006192Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0500006879Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0500006193Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4500006879Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 96% · 20.4500006193Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 91% · 15.0500006880Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 91% · 15.0500004490Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 94% · 37,400 Btu/h500006878Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 94% · 37,400 Btu/h500006192Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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