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Ecoer vs ISLANDAIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Ecoer model beats 54% and a typical ISLANDAIRE model 17%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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Ecoer

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

15 models listed

ISLANDAIRE

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

15 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°FEcoer: Beats 46%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEcoer: Beats 65%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 17%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Ecoer: Beats 68%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 5%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Ecoer: Beats 60%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 19%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Ecoer: Beats 37%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 20%

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

    Ecoer
    93%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    Ecoer
    93%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    Ecoer
    0%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Ecoer
    100%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

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.

Ecoer

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Ecoer.

ISLANDAIRE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ISLANDAIRE.

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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