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Econas vs Genie Aire: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Econas model beats 48% and a typical Genie Aire model 35%. Econas rates higher overall.

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Econas

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

6 models listed

Genie Aire

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 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°FEconas: Beats 40%Genie Aire: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEconas: Beats 74%Genie Aire: Beats 22%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Econas: Beats 81%Genie Aire: Beats 34%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Econas: Beats 39%Genie Aire: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Econas: Beats 22%Genie Aire: Beats 31%

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

    Econas
    17%
    Genie Aire
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    Econas
    67%
    Genie Aire
    17%

  • CEE Advanced

    Econas
    0%
    Genie Aire
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Econas
    0%
    Genie Aire
    17%

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

Econas

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Econas.

Genie Aire

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Genie Aire.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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