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ELIOS vs Innovair heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ELIOS scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings. ELIOS has 45 outdoor models, Innovair has 44 outdoor models. ELIOS has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ELIOS and Innovair on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, ELIOS scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings.
  • ELIOS
  • Innovair
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ELIOSInnovair

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingELIOSInnovair
Efficiency index59% (higher)median —56% (higher)median — · 12th ranked
COP at 5°F51%median 1.9851%median 1.91 · 17th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F62%median 81%64%median 82% · 6th ranked
HSPF272% (higher)median 9.753% (higher)median 8.8 · 13th ranked
SEER259% (higher)median 18.950% (higher)median 17.0 · 12th ranked
EER246% (higher)median 10.542% (higher)median 10.6 · 25th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F63%median 23,765 Btu/h64%median 21,555 Btu/h · 4th ranked
Outdoor models4544
AHRI certifications11491

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardELIOSInnovair
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)62.2%28 models52.3%23 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)55.6%25 models47.7%21 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)46.7%21 models47.7%21 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate55.6%25 models52.3%23 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
  • ELIOS
  • Innovair
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeELIOSInnovair
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons10 · index 65%5 · index 53%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 74%5 · index 63%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 60%7 · index 51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons10 · index 57%6 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up3 · index 51%1 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons13 · index 61%11 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2 tons4 · index 53%5 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons11 · index 56%7 · index 44%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons8 · index 52%1 · index 45%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeELIOSCold-climate score, best modelInnovairCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA09HOS28230E8with ducted air handler DUA09HIDU230X59 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20774245286.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHV18H2R20with ducted air handler WEV18H2R194 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 213255597
Ducted, 2 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X54 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20774244875.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHD-24with ducted air handler MHD-CC2.0-17.5-M4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 210365430
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DE36HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM36HIDU230X5Also listed as DEA36HOS28230E86 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20685324278.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV36H2R20with ducted air handler MAC36H2124E4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 213160476
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DE48HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM48HIDU230X5Also listed as DEA48HOS28230E86 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20685324373.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV48H2R20with ducted air handler DEV48H2R193 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 210343157
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA06HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA06HIW25230E8Also listed as DEA09HOS25230E88 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 20774242880.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN10H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN10H2V32(I)7 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 206330207
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA24HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DUA24HICU230X53 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20774244268.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN24H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN24H2V32(I)3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 206330210
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA36HOM25230X33 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 20774246664.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM36H7R4P71 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207821954
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA48HOM25230X33 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 20774246941.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P71 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207821958

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeELIOSAll-around score, best modelInnovairAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA09HOS28230E8with ducted air handler DUA09HIDU230X510 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774245282.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV18H2R20with ducted air handler WEV18H2R195 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213255597
Ducted, 2 tons83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X54 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774244871.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM24H7R3P75 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821950
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA27HOM23230X29 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774247678.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)VOM36H7R4P77 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821953
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA48HOM25230X39 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774247060.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P76 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821956
Ducted, 5 tons and up54.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DE60HOS18230E5with ducted air handler DE60HIDU230X5Also listed as DEC60HOS18230S5A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20263579241.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SEV60H2R19with ducted air handler DEV60H2R191 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208106863
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA06HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA06HIW25230E8Also listed as DEA09HOS25230E813 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774242888.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN10H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN10H2V32(I)7 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330207
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA24HOS25230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA24HIW25230E84 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774242776.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EIN24H2V32(O)with ductless indoor unit EIN24H2V32(I)3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330210
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA36HOM25230X38 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774246669.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM36H7R4P75 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821954
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DEA48HOM25230X36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774246944.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VOM42H7R5P71 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207821957

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingELIOSInnovair
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.45DEA12HOS25230E8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 91% · 2.37VEA36H2V18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 95% · 103%DEA36HOS28230E8Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 144%EIN10H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 10.3DE48HOS25230E3Also listed as DEA48HOS28230E8Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 93% · 10.8SHV18H2R20Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6DEA27HOM23230X2Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 21.0VOM24H7R3P7Ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 97% · 14.0DEA24HOS25230E8Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 16.6EIN10H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 41,000 Btu/hDEA36HOS28230E8Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 20,000 Btu/hEIN18H2V32(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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