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Cowsar vs LEVIOR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Cowsar model beats 34% and a typical LEVIOR model 41%. LEVIOR rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Cowsar

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

12 models listed

LEVIOR

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below 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°FCowsar: Beats 61%LEVIOR: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCowsar: Beats 28%LEVIOR: Beats 39%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Cowsar: Beats 25%LEVIOR: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Cowsar: Beats 36%LEVIOR: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Cowsar: Beats 23%LEVIOR: Beats 25%

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

    Cowsar
    75%
    LEVIOR
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    Cowsar
    50%
    LEVIOR
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    Cowsar
    0%
    LEVIOR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Cowsar
    0%
    LEVIOR
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Cowsar

No ducted, 2 tons model from Cowsar.

LEVIOR

  1. 1LHPCR454-24BT/20SRwith ducted air handler LHPHR454-24BT/20SRLEVIOR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.6score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 92
  2. 2LHPCR454-24BT/18SRwith ducted air handler LHPHR454-24BT/18SRLEVIOR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 42.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    37.2score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 32

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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