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ForestAir vs Senville: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ForestAir model beats 63% and a typical Senville model 64%. Senville rates slightly higher overall.

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ForestAir

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

33 models listed

Senville

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

34 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°FForestAir: Beats 46%Senville: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FForestAir: Beats 59%Senville: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ForestAir: Beats 64%Senville: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ForestAir: Beats 80%Senville: Beats 68%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ForestAir: Beats 61%Senville: Beats 61%

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

    ForestAir
    97%
    Senville
    82%

  • Xcel CC

    ForestAir
    97%
    Senville
    74%

  • CEE Advanced

    ForestAir
    3%
    Senville
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ForestAir
    42%
    Senville
    71%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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

ForestAir

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ForestAir.

Senville

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Senville.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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