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DUCTLESSAIRE vs Generallux: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 54% and a typical Generallux model 47%. DUCTLESSAIRE rates higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

16 models listed

Generallux

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

17 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°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 64%Generallux: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 37%Generallux: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 57%Generallux: Beats 58%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 62%Generallux: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 50%Generallux: Beats 39%

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

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    81%
    Generallux
    77%
  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    75%
    Generallux
    71%
  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    Generallux
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    63%
    Generallux
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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.

DUCTLESSAIRE

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DUCTLESSAIRE.

Generallux

  1. 1TSHG18E2S22NAR45OGenerallux1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    54.1score / 100
  2. 2TSHG12E2M23NAR45OGenerallux1 ton · 11,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.4 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.4score / 100

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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