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CanAir vs Innovair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CanAir scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. CanAir has 44 outdoor models, Innovair has 126 outdoor models. CanAir has no QMID on file and is not ranked. They share hardware: 107 equipment families appear under both names.

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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 scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • CanAir
  • Innovair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
CanAirInnovair

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCanAirInnovair
Efficiency index64% (higher)median —58% (higher)median — · 8th ranked
COP at 5°F65% (higher)median 2.0758% (higher)median 2.00 · 12th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F61% (higher)median 82%60% (higher)median 78% · 7th ranked
HSPF274% (higher)median 10.061% (higher)median 9.5 · 8th ranked
SEER266% (higher)median 21.160% (higher)median 20.0 · 9th ranked
EER260% (higher)median 12.051% (higher)median 11.7 · 16th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F63% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h60% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked
Outdoor models44126
AHRI certifications157484

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCanAirInnovair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)93.2%41 models82.5%104 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)93.2%41 models80.2%101 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2.3%1 models1.6%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)90.9%40 models78.6%99 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2.3%1 models1.6%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate90.9%40 models69%87 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 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 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 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 tons9 · index 76%19 · index 70%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 71%11 · index 59%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons9 · index 65%26 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons8 · index 66%23 · index 64%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 65%4 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 67%48 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 65%9 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons9 · index 55%20 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 47%12 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 59%

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 tons82.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH18H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH18H219 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21795897486.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHV18H2BAwith ducted air handler SWV18BDA16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 216027612
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH24H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH24H214 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21795897585.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH24H2MHWA10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725473
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28LCH36H21with ducted air handler 4C28LEDH36H216 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21795897683.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS36H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH36H2MHWA22 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215735335
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H218 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21544973482.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B20 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 215725526
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)PXV60H2A1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217753792
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H2117 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 21544971696.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB38 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 215725442
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEQ24H213 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21795895689.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MCS24H2BHRA9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217230001
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28LCH36H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28LEP36H217 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21795893789.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS36H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MFC36H2BHRA16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 217230015
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H216 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21544973573.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725527
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

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 tons86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH09H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDL09H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795896286.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS09H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDL09H2MHWA17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725467
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25SCH24H21with ducted air handler 4C28SEDH24H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795896879.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GOV36H2BAwith ducted air handler GAV24B2A10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215318726
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC536H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544973183.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B25 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725523
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25MC548H218 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795899385.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BM6B20 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725499
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25LCH60H21with ducted air handler 4C28LEDH60H211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795897167.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS60H2BM0Awith ducted air handler MDH60H2MHWA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725466
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH06H2118 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544971696.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB48 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725442
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C25SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH24H213 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21582839086.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BM0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW24H2BHRB9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725441
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC536H219 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544973078.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725522
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4C28MC648H217 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544973375.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725525
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM60H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM60H2BM6B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215835696

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 99% · 2.514C25SCH12H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 2.80MOM27H2XE3ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 98% · 120%4C28SCH09H21Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 133%QOS09H2BH0ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 14.84C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 14.8MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 33.34C35SCH09H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 22.0POM27H2BM3ADucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 18.04C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 18.0MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 22,600 Btu/h4C35SCH18H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hSHV18H2BADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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