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CARRIER CORPORATION vs Clima Smart: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CARRIER CORPORATION model beats 19% and a typical Clima Smart model 73%. Clima Smart rates higher overall.

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CARRIER CORPORATION

19%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

8 models listed

Clima Smart

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 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°FCARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 3%Clima Smart: Beats 35%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 3%Clima Smart: Beats 79%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 10%Clima Smart: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 9%Clima Smart: Beats 89%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 58%Clima Smart: Beats 80%

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

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    Clima Smart
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    Clima Smart
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    Clima Smart
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    Clima Smart
    100%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CARRIER CORPORATION

None of CARRIER CORPORATION’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

Clima Smart

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Clima Smart.

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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