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ELIOS vs SLIMAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ELIOS model beats 59% and a typical SLIMAIR model 59%. They are level.

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ELIOS

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

45 models listed

SLIMAIR

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

54 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°FELIOS: Beats 51%SLIMAIR: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FELIOS: Beats 62%SLIMAIR: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ELIOS: Beats 72%SLIMAIR: Beats 71%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ELIOS: Beats 59%SLIMAIR: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ELIOS: Beats 46%SLIMAIR: Beats 49%

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

    ELIOS
    62%
    SLIMAIR
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    ELIOS
    47%
    SLIMAIR
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    ELIOS
    0%
    SLIMAIR
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ELIOS
    56%
    SLIMAIR
    43%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ELIOS

  1. 1DE36HOS25230E3with ducted air handler DM36HIDU230X5ELIOSAlso listed as DEA36HOS28230E83 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2DEA36HOS20230E7with ducted air handler CUB36HAC20CWT7AELIOS3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.6score / 100
  3. 3DEA30HOS20230E7with ducted air handler CUB36HAC20CWT7AELIOS2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.8score / 100

SLIMAIR

  1. 1SHC36VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD36VC2AGSLIMAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2SHC36VH224Vwith ducted air handler SHV36VE2AGSLIMAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    74.7score / 100
  3. 3SHC3Z27VE2AGSLIMAIR2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.7score / 100

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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