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Cooper&Hunter vs ECO-AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Cooper&Hunter model beats 57% and a typical ECO-AIR model 56%. Cooper&Hunter rates slightly higher overall.

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Cooper&Hunter

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

57 models listed

ECO-AIR

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

58 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°FCooper&Hunter: Beats 55%ECO-AIR: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCooper&Hunter: Beats 56%ECO-AIR: Beats 53%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Cooper&Hunter: Beats 64%ECO-AIR: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Cooper&Hunter: Beats 56%ECO-AIR: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Cooper&Hunter: Beats 45%ECO-AIR: Beats 47%

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

    Cooper&Hunter
    58%
    ECO-AIR
    62%
  • Xcel CC

    Cooper&Hunter
    46%
    ECO-AIR
    45%
  • CEE Advanced

    Cooper&Hunter
    2%
    ECO-AIR
    2%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Cooper&Hunter
    42%
    ECO-AIR
    50%

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.

Cooper&Hunter

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Cooper&Hunter.

ECO-AIR

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from ECO-AIR.

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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