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DUCTLESSAIRE vs LLOYD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 51% and a typical LLOYD model 21%. DUCTLESSAIRE rates higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

LLOYD

21%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 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 47%LLOYD: Beats 14%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 36%LLOYD: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 54%LLOYD: Beats 10%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 61%LLOYD: Beats 24%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 49%LLOYD: Beats 14%

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
    60%
    LLOYD
    40%
  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    40%
    LLOYD
    40%
  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    LLOYD
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    20%
    LLOYD
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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

None of DUCTLESSAIRE’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

LLOYD

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from LLOYD.

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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