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COMFORMATIC vs SMITHCOMFORT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORMATIC model beats 41% and a typical SMITHCOMFORT model 29%. COMFORMATIC rates higher overall.

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COMFORMATIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

6 models listed

SMITHCOMFORT

29%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 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°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 35%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 39%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 14%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORMATIC: Beats 21%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 29%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 55%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 30%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 44%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 24%

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

    COMFORMATIC
    100%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    60%

  • Xcel CC

    COMFORMATIC
    83%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    20%

  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating 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?

COMFORMATIC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from COMFORMATIC.

SMITHCOMFORT

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from SMITHCOMFORT.

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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