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DUCTLESSAIRE vs TEMPBLUE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 51% and a typical TEMPBLUE model 37%. DUCTLESSAIRE rates higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

TEMPBLUE

37%

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%TEMPBLUE: Beats 50%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 36%TEMPBLUE: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 54%TEMPBLUE: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 61%TEMPBLUE: Beats 35%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 49%TEMPBLUE: Beats 34%

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

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    60%
    TEMPBLUE
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    40%
    TEMPBLUE
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    TEMPBLUE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    20%
    TEMPBLUE
    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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUCTLESSAIRE

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DUCTLESSAIRE.

TEMPBLUE

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from TEMPBLUE.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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