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First Co. vs MITS AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical First Co. model beats 7% and a typical MITS AIR model 42%. MITS AIR 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

MITS AIR

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below 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%MITS AIR: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFirst Co.: Beats 9%MITS AIR: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2First Co.: Beats 2%MITS AIR: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2First Co.: Beats 1%MITS AIR: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2First Co.: Beats 10%MITS AIR: 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

    First Co.
    0%
    MITS AIR
    31%

  • Xcel CC

    First Co.
    0%
    MITS AIR
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    First Co.
    0%
    MITS AIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    First Co.
    0%
    MITS AIR
    56%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

First Co.

None of First Co.’s ducted, 2 tons models qualifies.

MITS AIR

  1. 1MOX430-24HFN1-MR0with ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0MITS AIRAlso listed as MOX430U-24HFN1-MR02 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.3score / 100
  2. 2MOD30-24HFN1-MWwith ducted air handler MVC-24HWFN1-MMITS AIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.5score / 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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