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CLASSIC vs Innova SRL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CLASSIC model beats 41% and a typical Innova SRL model 24%. CLASSIC rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

CLASSIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 models listed

Innova SRL

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

41 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: Beats 37%Innova SRL: Beats 15%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 43%Innova SRL: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 37%Innova SRL: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 45%Innova SRL: Beats 14%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 40%Innova SRL: Beats 23%

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
    65%
    Innova SRL
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    65%
    Innova SRL
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    3%
    Innova SRL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    20%
    Innova SRL
    37%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1TMRHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 44.0Meets 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
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    60.2score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 76
  2. 2GMRSHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 39.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.86 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    48.6score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 58

Innova SRL

  1. 1C5MO09IC1UCInnova SRL0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    12.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    15.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    46.5score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 31
  2. 2VRVB90W0EUCInnova SRLAlso listed as VRVB90W0TUC1.5 tons · 20,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 47% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    48% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.9 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    36.2score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 33
  3. 3VRVL50W0TUCInnova SRLAlso listed as VRVL50W0EUC, VRVL50WOEUC, VRVL50WOTUC0.5 tons · 8,900 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.8Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.72 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    14.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    35.1score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 26

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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