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Carrier vs Innovair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Innovair scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Carrier has 816 outdoor models, Innovair has 126 outdoor models. They share hardware: 44 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.
Carrier 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, Innovair scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • Carrier
  • Innovair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
CarrierInnovair

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCarrierInnovair
Efficiency index48%median — · 23rd ranked58%median — · 8th ranked
COP at 5°F56%median 2.04 · 16th ranked58%median 2.00 · 12th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F34%median 53% · 28th ranked60%median 78% · 7th ranked
HSPF240%median 7.8 · 25th ranked61%median 9.5 · 8th ranked
SEER242%median 15.2 · 23rd ranked60%median 20.0 · 9th ranked
EER259% (higher)median 11.5 · 8th ranked51% (higher)median 11.7 · 16th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F37%median 18,600 Btu/h · 27th ranked60%median 19,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked
Outdoor models816126
AHRI certifications521,403484

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCarrierInnovair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)40.2%328 models82.5%104 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)35.3%288 models80.2%101 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1%8 models1.6%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)27.2%222 models78.6%99 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1%8 models1.6%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate26.7%218 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 · 10 groups where both have models
  • Carrier
  • 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 typeCarrierInnovair
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69 · index 56%19 · index 70%
Ducted, 2 tons93 · index 47%11 · index 59%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons228 · index 45%26 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons306 · index 44%23 · index 64%
Ducted, 5 tons and up68 · index 50%4 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons54 · index 59%48 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons16 · index 57%9 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons30 · index 55%20 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons22 · index 47%12 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up4 · index 57%2 · 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 typeCarrierCold-climate score, best modelInnovairCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK30 of 68 models qualify · AHRI 21532379886.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV18H2BAwith ducted air handler SWV18BDA16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 216027612
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ24XH3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 94 models qualify · AHRI 21532381785.7(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)37MGHAQ36EA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CMHAH36EAK59 of 229 models qualify · AHRI 21535711983.2(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 tons89.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)H5H0V48*K*AAA*with indoor coil D(A,C,E)61A3J+TDR and furnace *80CSU0802120A63 of 293 models qualify · AHRI 21837271482.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B20 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 215725526
Ducted, 5 tons and up94.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL19 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 21676324958.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)PXV60H2A1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217753792
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CPRAH18AAwith ductless indoor unit D5FPHAH18XAK35 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 21541321496.7(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)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK15 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21532381589.4(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)37MBHAQ36AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAK21 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 21532384389.4(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 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RAV-BP421AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB421CTP-UL18 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21641547273.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725527
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)37VMB060HDS3-11 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216369714None 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 typeCarrierAll-around score, best modelInnovairAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK64 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21532379886.7(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 tons82.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)27VNA324A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BN(B,X)C36L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN024**AA, HEIL B5H3V24*K*AAA90 of 90 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21762425279.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GOV36H2BAwith ducted air handler GAV24B2A10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215318726
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ducted air handler RAV-HB301BTP-UL209 of 230 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21641547783.6(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 tons90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)27VNA154A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BNBD60L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 291VAN054**AA241 of 275 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21558791785.1(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 up89.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)27VNA360A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BNBD60L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN060**AA, HEIL B5H3V60*K*AAA81 of 101 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21593148467.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS60H2BM0Awith ducted air handler MDH60H2MHWA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725466
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK51 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21532374296.2(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 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSRAH24AAK15 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21532375286.8(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 tons91.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB301UTP-UL29 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21641546578.3(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 tons84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL20 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21676028875.6(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 up69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21676325158.6(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
RatingCarrierInnovair
COP at 5°Fbeats 100% · 2.50MCY-MUB0488HS2P-ULNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 2.80MOM27H2XE3ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 133%QOS09H2BH0ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 14.8MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 100% · 35.137MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 22.0POM27H2BM3ADucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 100% · 17.2MCY-MUB0368HS2P-ULNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 18.0MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 61,000 Btu/hH5H0V60*K*AAA*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hSHV18H2BADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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