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Econas vs MAGIC PAK: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

Econas

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

6 models listed

MAGIC PAK

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

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%MAGIC PAK: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEconas: Beats 74%MAGIC PAK: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Econas: Beats 81%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Econas: Beats 39%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Econas: Beats 22%MAGIC PAK: Beats 16%

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

    Econas
    17%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    Econas
    67%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    Econas
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Econas
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    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.

Econas

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from Econas.

MAGIC PAK

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from MAGIC PAK.

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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