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Classic America vs SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Classic America model beats 32% and a typical SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING model 55%. SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING rates higher overall.

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Classic America

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

9 models listed

SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

9 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°FClassic America: Beats 33%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 78%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClassic America: Beats 22%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 25%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Classic America: Beats 43%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Classic America: Beats 38%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Classic America: Beats 27%SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 77%

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

    Classic America
    44%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    Classic America
    44%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    11%

  • CEE Advanced

    Classic America
    0%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Classic America
    44%
    SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Classic America

  1. 1MZR454-18CHA2-OClassic America1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.6score / 100

SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING.

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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