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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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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ECO AC

  1. 1EHH-O9BBwith ductless indoor unit EHH-W09BBECO ACAlso listed as EHH-O09BB1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.2score / 100
  2. 2EHP-O09KBAwith ductless indoor unit EHP-W09KBAECO AC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 144% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    144% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.1score / 100
  3. 3EHP-O09BBwith ductless indoor unit EHP-W09BBECO AC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.8score / 100

HAIER

  1. 11U12EH2VHE*with ductless indoor unit AW12EH2VHDHAIER1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 117% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    117% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.31 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    95.5score / 100
  2. 21U09EH2VHE*with ductless indoor unit AW09EH2VHDHAIER1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 120% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    120% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    92.3score / 100
  3. 31U12EH2HE**with ductless indoor unit AW12EH2HEHAIER1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.5score / 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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