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EMI vs ISLANDAIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical EMI model beats 62% and a typical ISLANDAIRE model 17%. EMI rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

EMI

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

15 models listed

ISLANDAIRE

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

15 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°FEMI: Beats 56%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEMI: Beats 63%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 17%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2EMI: Beats 69%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 5%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2EMI: Beats 61%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 19%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2EMI: Beats 60%ISLANDAIRE: Beats 20%

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

    EMI
    87%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    EMI
    73%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    EMI
    7%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    EMI
    73%
    ISLANDAIRE
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

EMI

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from EMI.

ISLANDAIRE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ISLANDAIRE.

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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