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DUCTLESSAIRE vs TURBRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 51% and a typical TURBRO model 51%. They are level.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

TURBRO

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%TURBRO: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 36%TURBRO: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 54%TURBRO: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 61%TURBRO: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 49%TURBRO: Beats 57%

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%
    TURBRO
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    40%
    TURBRO
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    TURBRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    20%
    TURBRO
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

DUCTLESSAIRE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from DUCTLESSAIRE.

TURBRO

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from TURBRO.

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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