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COMFORTSTAR vs Innovair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Innovair scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. COMFORTSTAR has 133 outdoor models, Innovair has 126 outdoor models. COMFORTSTAR has no QMID on file and is not ranked. They share hardware: 45 equipment families appear under both names.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
COMFORTSTAR and Innovair on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Innovair scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • COMFORTSTAR
  • Innovair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
COMFORTS…Innovair

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCOMFORTSTARInnovair
Efficiency index50%median —58%median — · 8th ranked
COP at 5°F51%median 2.0058%median 2.00 · 12th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F48%median 71%60%median 78% · 7th ranked
HSPF254%median 8.761%median 9.5 · 8th ranked
SEER249%median 17.160%median 20.0 · 9th ranked
EER244%median 11.251%median 11.7 · 16th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F52%median 20,600 Btu/h60%median 19,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked
Outdoor models133126
AHRI certifications461484

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCOMFORTSTARInnovair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models82.5%104 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models80.2%101 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.5%2 models1.6%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)46.6%62 models78.6%99 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.5%2 models1.6%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate30.1%40 models69%87 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 10 groups where both have models
  • COMFORTSTAR
  • Innovair
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeCOMFORTSTARInnovair
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons17 · index 67%19 · index 70%
Ducted, 2 tons17 · index 48%11 · index 59%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons31 · index 49%26 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons36 · index 49%23 · index 64%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 64%4 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 56%48 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 46%9 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 44%20 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons11 · index 39%12 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 27%2 · index 59%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCOMFORTSTARCold-climate score, best modelInnovairCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)13 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713837586.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV18H2BAwith ducted air handler SWV18BDA16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 216027612
Ducted, 2 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler AHU3-24M12 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713836185.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS24H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH24H2MHWA10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725473
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-36DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-36DU(I)12 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 21713838783.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS36H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH36H2MHWA22 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215735335
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-48-6SH16 of 36 models qualify · AHRI 21672091982.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B20 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 215725526
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)PXV60H2A1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217753792
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit T1W3-06CD(I)17 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 21713838396.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB38 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 215725442
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit TIP3-24CD(I)4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21713837489.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MCS24H2BHRA9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217230001
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-36DU(O)with ductless indoor unit FPA3-36DU(I)14 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21713838489.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS36H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MFC36H2BHRA16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 217230015
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-60-6SH9 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21672092373.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725527
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCOMFORTSTARAll-around score, best modelInnovairAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713837586.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS09H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDL09H2MHWA17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725467
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-24CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090279.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GOV36H2BAwith ducted air handler GAV24B2A10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215318726
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-36-5SH27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091683.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B25 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725523
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CMZ3-55-6Z32 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672093485.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BM6B20 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725499
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-60DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-60DU(I)2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090567.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS60H2BM0Awith ducted air handler MDH60H2MHWA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725466
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-06CD(I)22 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713836896.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB48 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725442
Non-ducted, 2 tons74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-24CD(I)6 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672088786.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS24H2BM0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW24H2BHRB9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725441
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-36-5SH17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091578.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725522
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-60-6SH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672092175.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725525
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CMZ3-62-6Z1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672093658.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM60H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM60H2BM6B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215835696

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingCOMFORTSTARInnovair
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.47CPP3-12CD(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 2.80MOM27H2XE3ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 115%CHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 133%QOS09H2BH0ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0CVH3-48-6SHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 14.8MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 22.0C32-MZ-2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 22.0POM27H2BM3ADucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.4CHF3-06CD(O)Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 18.0MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 42,500 Btu/hCHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hSHV18H2BADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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