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ECO AC vs HAIER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ECO AC model beats 59% and a typical HAIER model 43%. ECO AC rates higher overall.

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ECO AC

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

49 models listed

HAIER

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

48 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°FECO AC: Beats 47%HAIER: Beats 29%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FECO AC: Beats 61%HAIER: Beats 46%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ECO AC: Beats 64%HAIER: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ECO AC: Beats 65%HAIER: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ECO AC: Beats 57%HAIER: 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

    ECO AC
    86%
    HAIER
    54%

  • Xcel CC

    ECO AC
    74%
    HAIER
    46%

  • CEE Advanced

    ECO AC
    0%
    HAIER
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ECO AC
    74%
    HAIER
    33%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

ECO AC

  1. 1EMH-3O27BBHECO AC2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 66.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    74.6score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 83
  2. 2EMH-3O27BBECO AC2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 57.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    71.5score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 86
  3. 3EMH-4O36BBHECO AC3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.7Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.70 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    71.2score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 79

HAIER

  1. 14U36EH2HD**HAIER3 tons · 33,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 62.0Meets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    8.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    44.5score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 27
  2. 21U3036LP2HD**with ducted air handler USYM30UCDDHAIER2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 54.0Meets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    38.0score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 22
  3. 3MVHP036MV2AAHAIER3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 50% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (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
    8.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    35.0score / 100Heating 33 · Cooling 37

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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