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CONFORTOTAL vs SMITHCOMFORT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONFORTOTAL model beats 28% and a typical SMITHCOMFORT model 35%. SMITHCOMFORT rates higher overall.

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CONFORTOTAL

28%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

SMITHCOMFORT

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

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°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 19%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 8%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 38%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%SMITHCOMFORT: Beats 34%

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

    CONFORTOTAL
    75%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    25%

  • Xcel CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    SMITHCOMFORT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    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?

CONFORTOTAL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from CONFORTOTAL.

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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