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CIAC vs ROVSUN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CIAC model beats 50% and a typical ROVSUN model 32%. CIAC rates higher overall.

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CIAC

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

21 models listed

ROVSUN

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

21 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°FCIAC: Beats 64%ROVSUN: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCIAC: Beats 37%ROVSUN: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CIAC: Beats 54%ROVSUN: Beats 15%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CIAC: Beats 45%ROVSUN: Beats 30%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CIAC: Beats 39%ROVSUN: Beats 21%

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

    CIAC
    48%
    ROVSUN
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    CIAC
    24%
    ROVSUN
    24%

  • CEE Advanced

    CIAC
    0%
    ROVSUN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CIAC
    0%
    ROVSUN
    14%

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), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

CIAC

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

ROVSUN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ROVSUN.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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