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ENVIAIR vs Trane/American Standard: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ENVIAIR model beats 53% and a typical Trane/American Standard model 57%. Trane/American Standard rates slightly higher overall.

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ENVIAIR

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

14 models listed

Trane/American Standard

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

14 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°FENVIAIR: Beats 44%Trane/American Standard: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FENVIAIR: Beats 60%Trane/American Standard: Beats 47%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ENVIAIR: Beats 42%Trane/American Standard: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ENVIAIR: Beats 57%Trane/American Standard: Beats 75%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ENVIAIR: Beats 57%Trane/American Standard: Beats 46%

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

    ENVIAIR
    86%
    Trane/American Standard
    43%
  • Xcel CC

    ENVIAIR
    86%
    Trane/American Standard
    36%
  • CEE Advanced

    ENVIAIR
    14%
    Trane/American Standard
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ENVIAIR
    0%
    Trane/American Standard
    43%

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.

ENVIAIR

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ENVIAIR.

Trane/American Standard

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Trane/American Standard.

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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