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Econas vs hykolity: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Econas model beats 48% and a typical hykolity model 23%. Econas rates higher overall.

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Econas

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

6 models listed

hykolity

23%

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%hykolity: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEconas: Beats 74%hykolity: Beats 25%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Econas: Beats 81%hykolity: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Econas: Beats 39%hykolity: Beats 30%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Econas: Beats 22%hykolity: Beats 22%

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%
    hykolity
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    Econas
    67%
    hykolity
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    Econas
    0%
    hykolity
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Econas
    0%
    hykolity
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Econas

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Econas.

hykolity

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from hykolity.

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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