Econas vs GSI: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Econas model beats 48% and a typical GSI model 48%. They are level.
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Econas
48%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average6 models listed
GSI
48%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average6 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FEconas: Beats 40%GSI: Beats 48%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEconas: Beats 74%GSI: Beats 70%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Econas: Beats 81%GSI: Beats 78%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Econas: Beats 39%GSI: Beats 37%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Econas: Beats 22%GSI: Beats 24%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- Econas
- 17%
- GSI
- 33%
Xcel CC
- Econas
- 67%
- GSI
- 67%
CEE Advanced
- Econas
- 0%
- GSI
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- Econas
- 0%
- GSI
- 0%
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?
Econas
No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from Econas.
GSI
No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from GSI.
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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