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COMFORMATIC vs ThinkAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORMATIC model beats 41% and a typical ThinkAir model 31%. COMFORMATIC rates higher overall.

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

COMFORMATIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

6 models listed

ThinkAir

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

8 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%ThinkAir: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 39%ThinkAir: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORMATIC: Beats 21%ThinkAir: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 55%ThinkAir: Beats 33%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 44%ThinkAir: Beats 26%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    COMFORMATIC
    100%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    COMFORMATIC
    83%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    ThinkAir
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    ThinkAir
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

COMFORMATIC

  1. 1AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H2COMFORMATIC3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 22.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    30.4score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 39

ThinkAir

  1. 1TFM3-27H1BThinkAir2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    65.1score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 73
  2. 2TFM4-36H1BThinkAir3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 52.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.1 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    51.1score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 50
  3. 3TE17-36H1Bwith ductless indoor unit TE17-36H1AThinkAir3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 50% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    51% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    7.6score / 100Heating 7 · Cooling 8

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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