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First Co. vs InfinityLiving: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical First Co. model beats 7% and a typical InfinityLiving model 45%. InfinityLiving rates higher overall.

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First Co.

7%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

16 models listed

InfinityLiving

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

16 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°FFirst Co.: Beats 16%InfinityLiving: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFirst Co.: Beats 9%InfinityLiving: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2First Co.: Beats 2%InfinityLiving: Beats 54%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2First Co.: Beats 1%InfinityLiving: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2First Co.: Beats 10%InfinityLiving: Beats 36%

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

    First Co.
    0%
    InfinityLiving
    56%
  • Xcel CC

    First Co.
    0%
    InfinityLiving
    25%
  • CEE Advanced

    First Co.
    0%
    InfinityLiving
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    First Co.
    0%
    InfinityLiving
    38%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

First Co.

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from First Co..

InfinityLiving

None of InfinityLiving’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

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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