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Clima Smart vs Convectair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Clima Smart model beats 61% and a typical Convectair model 62%. Convectair rates slightly higher overall.

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Clima Smart

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

Convectair

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

16 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°FClima Smart: Beats 81%Convectair: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClima Smart: Beats 50%Convectair: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Clima Smart: Beats 47%Convectair: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Clima Smart: Beats 62%Convectair: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Clima Smart: Beats 64%Convectair: Beats 62%

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

    Clima Smart
    100%
    Convectair
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    Clima Smart
    75%
    Convectair
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    Clima Smart
    0%
    Convectair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Clima Smart
    0%
    Convectair
    0%

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

Clima Smart

No ducted, 2 tons model from Clima Smart.

Convectair

No ducted, 2 tons model from Convectair.

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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