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COSTWAY vs iCongo: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COSTWAY model beats 46% and a typical iCongo model 42%. COSTWAY rates slightly higher overall.

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COSTWAY

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

47 models listed

iCongo

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

47 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°FCOSTWAY: Beats 57%iCongo: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOSTWAY: Beats 35%iCongo: Beats 52%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COSTWAY: Beats 45%iCongo: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COSTWAY: Beats 49%iCongo: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COSTWAY: Beats 36%iCongo: Beats 28%

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

    COSTWAY
    64%
    iCongo
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    COSTWAY
    43%
    iCongo
    32%

  • CEE Advanced

    COSTWAY
    0%
    iCongo
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COSTWAY
    30%
    iCongo
    0%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

COSTWAY

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from COSTWAY.

iCongo

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from iCongo.

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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