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CARRIER CORPORATION vs KLIMAIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CARRIER CORPORATION model beats 19% and a typical KLIMAIRE model 55%. KLIMAIRE 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

KLIMAIRE

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 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%KLIMAIRE: Beats 50%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 3%KLIMAIRE: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 10%KLIMAIRE: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 9%KLIMAIRE: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 58%KLIMAIRE: Beats 52%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    KLIMAIRE
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    KLIMAIRE
    72%

  • CEE Advanced

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    KLIMAIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    KLIMAIRE
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CARRIER CORPORATION

No ductless, 2 tons model from CARRIER CORPORATION.

KLIMAIRE

  1. 1KMIR427-H225-4KLIMAIRE2 tons · 26,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    41.1score / 100
  2. 2KOIQ24H2-45Twith ductless indoor unit KIWQ24H2-45TKLIMAIRE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    37.7score / 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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