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CONTINENTAL vs QUEBEC VAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONTINENTAL model beats 67% and a typical QUEBEC VAIR model 72%. QUEBEC VAIR rates slightly higher overall.

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CONTINENTAL

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 models listed

QUEBEC VAIR

72%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 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°FCONTINENTAL: Beats 47%QUEBEC VAIR: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONTINENTAL: Beats 74%QUEBEC VAIR: Beats 74%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONTINENTAL: Beats 73%QUEBEC VAIR: Beats 82%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 72%QUEBEC VAIR: Beats 81%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 68%QUEBEC VAIR: Beats 74%

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

    CONTINENTAL
    100%
    QUEBEC VAIR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CONTINENTAL
    100%
    QUEBEC VAIR
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONTINENTAL
    0%
    QUEBEC VAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONTINENTAL
    83%
    QUEBEC VAIR
    67%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

CONTINENTAL

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from CONTINENTAL.

QUEBEC VAIR

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from QUEBEC VAIR.

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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