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ECO AC vs PERFECTAIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ECO AC model beats 59% and a typical PERFECTAIRE model 62%. PERFECTAIRE rates slightly higher overall.

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ECO AC

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

22 models listed

PERFECTAIRE

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

22 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 44%PERFECTAIRE: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FECO AC: Beats 68%PERFECTAIRE: Beats 71%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ECO AC: Beats 47%PERFECTAIRE: Beats 71%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ECO AC: Beats 64%PERFECTAIRE: Beats 57%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ECO AC: Beats 68%PERFECTAIRE: Beats 61%

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
    96%
    PERFECTAIRE
    82%

  • Xcel CC

    ECO AC
    96%
    PERFECTAIRE
    82%

  • CEE Advanced

    ECO AC
    14%
    PERFECTAIRE
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ECO AC
    100%
    PERFECTAIRE
    82%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

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

ECO AC

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ECO AC.

PERFECTAIRE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from PERFECTAIRE.

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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