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Clima Smart vs FSD: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

Clima Smart

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

FSD

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

4 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%FSD: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClima Smart: Beats 50%FSD: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Clima Smart: Beats 47%FSD: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Clima Smart: Beats 62%FSD: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Clima Smart: Beats 64%FSD: Beats 49%

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%
    FSD
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    Clima Smart
    75%
    FSD
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    Clima Smart
    0%
    FSD
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Clima Smart
    0%
    FSD
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Clima Smart

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Clima Smart.

FSD

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from FSD.

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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