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CanAir vs ELIOS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CanAir model beats 56% and a typical ELIOS model 59%. ELIOS rates slightly higher overall.

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CanAir

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

ELIOS

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

45 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°FCanAir: Beats 48%ELIOS: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCanAir: Beats 57%ELIOS: Beats 62%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CanAir: Beats 70%ELIOS: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CanAir: Beats 57%ELIOS: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CanAir: Beats 47%ELIOS: Beats 46%

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

    CanAir
    64%
    ELIOS
    62%

  • Xcel CC

    CanAir
    57%
    ELIOS
    47%

  • CEE Advanced

    CanAir
    0%
    ELIOS
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CanAir
    59%
    ELIOS
    56%

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?

CanAir

  1. 1C28MC436H22CanAir3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2C28MC328H21CanAir2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    61.4score / 100

ELIOS

  1. 1DEA36HOM25230X3ELIOS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2DEA36HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DUA36HICU230X5ELIOS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    75.0score / 100
  3. 3DEA27HOM25230X3ELIOS2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    61.4score / 100

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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