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ELIOS vs MOOVAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, MOOVAIR scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ELIOS has 45 outdoor models, MOOVAIR has 55 outdoor models. ELIOS and MOOVAIR have no QMID on file and are not ranked. They share hardware: 60 equipment families appear under both names.

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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 MOOVAIR 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, MOOVAIR scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • ELIOS
  • MOOVAIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ELIOSMOOVAIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingELIOSMOOVAIR
Efficiency index59%median —62%median —
COP at 5°F51%median 1.9851%median 1.96
Capacity retention at 5°F62%median 81%65%median 83%
HSPF272%median 9.774%median 9.8
SEER259%median 18.963%median 19.2
EER246%median 10.550%median 11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F63%median 23,765 Btu/h66%median 22,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models4555
AHRI certifications114134

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardELIOSMOOVAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)62.2%28 models67.3%37 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)55.6%25 models61.8%34 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models3.6%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)46.7%21 models54.5%30 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models3.6%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate55.6%25 models61.8%34 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
  • MOOVAIR
  • 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 typeELIOSMOOVAIR
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons10 · index 65%11 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 74%5 · index 69%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 60%11 · index 58%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons10 · index 57%10 · index 57%
Ducted, 5 tons and up3 · index 51%3 · index 50%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons13 · index 61%20 · index 72%
Non-ducted, 2 tons4 · index 53%4 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons11 · index 56%11 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons8 · index 52%8 · index 52%

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 modelMOOVAIRCold-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 20774245274.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA09HOS28230E8with ducted air handler DUA09HIDU230X510 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 207742521
Ducted, 2 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X54 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20774244880.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X55 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207742517
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DE36HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM36HIDU230X5Also listed as DEA36HOS28230E86 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20685324279.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DM36HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM36HIDU230X5Also listed as DMA36HOS28230E87 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 206853240
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DE48HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM48HIDU230X5Also listed as DEA48HOS28230E86 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20685324386.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DM48HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM48HIDU230X5Also listed as DMA48HOS28230E86 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 206853241
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA06HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA06HIW25230E8Also listed as DEA09HOS25230E88 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 20774242895.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DMA18HOS42230E4with ductless indoor unit DMA18HIW42230E4Also listed as DMB18HOS42230E8B15 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 207742501
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA24HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DUA24HICU230X53 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20774244286.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA24HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DUA24HICU230X53 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207742511
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA36HOM25230X33 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 20774246679.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA36HOM25230X33 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 207742547
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA48HOM25230X33 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 20774246976.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA48HOM25230X33 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 207742550

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 modelMOOVAIRAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA09HOS28230E8with ducted air handler DUA09HIDU230X510 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774245285.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA09HOS28230E8with ducted air handler DUA09HIDU230X511 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742521
Ducted, 2 tons83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X54 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774244883.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X55 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742517
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA27HOM23230X29 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774247675.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA27HOM23230X210 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742533
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA48HOM25230X39 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774247082.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA48HOM25230X39 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742551
Ducted, 5 tons and up54.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DE60HOS18230E5with ducted air handler DE60HIDU230X5Also listed as DEC60HOS18230S5A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20263579254.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DM60HOS18230E5with ducted air handler DM60HIDU230X5Also listed as DMC60HOS18230S5A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204005755
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA06HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA06HIW25230E8Also listed as DEA09HOS25230E813 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774242893.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DMA18HOS42230E4with ductless indoor unit DMA18HIW42230E4Also listed as DMB18HOS42230E8B20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742501
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA24HOS25230E8with ductless indoor unit DEA24HIW25230E84 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774242784.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DMA24HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DMA24HIW25230E84 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742498
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA36HOM25230X38 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774246682.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA36HOM25230X38 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742547
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DEA48HOM25230X36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774246977.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DMA48HOM25230X36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742550

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
RatingELIOSMOOVAIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.45DEA12HOS25230E8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.89DMA18HOS42230E4Also listed as DMB18HOS42230E8BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 95% · 103%DEA36HOS28230E8Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 97% · 120%DMA18HOS42230E4Also listed as DMB18HOS42230E8BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 10.3DE48HOS25230E3Also listed as DEA48HOS28230E8Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 14.5DMB12HOS42230E8Also listed as SHC24VH2AG, DMA12HOS42230E4Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6DEA27HOM23230X2Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 29.0DMB09HOS42230E8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 97% · 14.0DEA24HOS25230E8Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 16.5DMB09HOS42230E8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 41,000 Btu/hDEA36HOS28230E8Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hDMA18HOS42230E4Also listed as DMB18HOS42230E8BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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