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Ecoer vs WINDAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Ecoer model beats 70% and a typical WINDAIR model 65%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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Ecoer

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 models listed

WINDAIR

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 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 74%WINDAIR: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEcoer: Beats 67%WINDAIR: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Ecoer: Beats 72%WINDAIR: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Ecoer: Beats 74%WINDAIR: Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Ecoer: Beats 66%WINDAIR: Beats 50%

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
    92%
    WINDAIR
    23%
  • Xcel CC

    Ecoer
    100%
    WINDAIR
    15%
  • CEE Advanced

    Ecoer
    0%
    WINDAIR
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Ecoer
    46%
    WINDAIR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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.

Ecoer

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Ecoer.

WINDAIR

None of WINDAIR’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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