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CanAir vs Innovair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CanAir and Innovair split the 6 ratings 3–3. CanAir has 44 outdoor models, Innovair has 44 outdoor models. CanAir has no QMID on file and is 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.
CanAir and Innovair 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, CanAir and Innovair split the 6 ratings 3–3.
  • CanAir
  • Innovair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
CanAirInnovair

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCanAirInnovair
Efficiency index56%median —56%median — · 12th ranked
COP at 5°F48%median 1.9151%median 1.91 · 17th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F57%median 79%64%median 82% · 6th ranked
HSPF270% (higher)median 9.553% (higher)median 8.8 · 13th ranked
SEER257% (higher)median 19.050% (higher)median 17.0 · 12th ranked
EER247% (higher)median 11.242% (higher)median 10.6 · 25th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F60%median 20,000 Btu/h64%median 21,555 Btu/h · 4th ranked
Outdoor models4444
AHRI certifications7491

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCanAirInnovair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)63.6%28 models52.3%23 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)61.4%27 models47.7%21 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)56.8%25 models47.7%21 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate59.1%26 models52.3%23 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • CanAir
  • Innovair
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 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 typeCanAirInnovair
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons6 · index 50%5 · index 53%
Ducted, 2 tons3 · index 57%5 · index 63%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 52%7 · index 51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons6 · index 49%6 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 42%1 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 61%11 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2 tons4 · index 59%5 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 59%7 · index 44%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 78%1 · index 45%

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 typeCanAirCold-climate score, best modelInnovairCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOX430U-18HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0Also listed as CDH2018C214 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 20955033386.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHV18H2R20with ducted air handler WEV18H2R194 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 213255597
Ducted, 2 tons67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOX430-24HFN1-MR0with ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN04 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20955032875.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHD-24with ducted air handler MHD-CC2.0-17.5-M4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 210365430
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-MAlso listed as CDH2036C217 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20955033678.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV36H2R20with ducted air handler MAC36H2124E4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 213160476
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H214 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20768327273.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV48H2R20with ducted air handler DEV48H2R193 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 210343157
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H217 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20768325580.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN10H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN10H2V32(I)7 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 206330207
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H213 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20768325968.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN24H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN24H2V32(I)3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 206330210
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC436H222 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21347940764.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM36H7R4P71 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207821954
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H211 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20768327141.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P71 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207821958

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 typeCanAirAll-around score, best modelInnovairAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDH2018C21with ducted air handler CDH2018F215 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20770656882.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHV18H2R20with ducted air handler WEV18H2R195 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213255597
Ducted, 2 tons74.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC324H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20768326671.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM24H7R3P75 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821950
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC328H2110 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21347940578.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)VOM36H7R4P77 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821953
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H216 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20768327260.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P76 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821956
Ducted, 5 tons and up41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDH2060C21with ducted air handler CDH2060F211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20810122841.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SEV60H2R19with ducted air handler DEV60H2R191 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208106863
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H2114 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20768325588.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN10H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN10H2V32(I)7 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330207
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20768325976.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN24H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN24H2V32(I)3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330210
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC436H225 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21347940769.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM36H7R4P75 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821954
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20768327144.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P71 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821957

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
RatingCanAirInnovair
COP at 5°Fbeats 97% · 2.39C25SCH12H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 91% · 2.37VEA36H2V18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 92% · 107%C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 144%EIN10H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 13.6C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 10.8SHV18H2R20Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6C28MC324H21Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 96% · 21.0VOM24H7R3P7Ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 98% · 16.2C28SCH09H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 16.6EIN10H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 20,000 Btu/hC28MC218H22Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 20,000 Btu/hEIN18H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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