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ForestAir vs Stelpro: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ForestAir model beats 63% and a typical Stelpro model 67%. Stelpro 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

Stelpro

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

32 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%Stelpro: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FForestAir: Beats 59%Stelpro: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ForestAir: Beats 64%Stelpro: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ForestAir: Beats 80%Stelpro: Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ForestAir: Beats 61%Stelpro: Beats 62%

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%
    Stelpro
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    ForestAir
    97%
    Stelpro
    94%

  • CEE Advanced

    ForestAir
    3%
    Stelpro
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ForestAir
    42%
    Stelpro
    78%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ForestAir

  1. 1FA-H24-D24TL-O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-K24-D24TL-I-454ForestAir2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.5score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 54
  2. 2FA-HY24-D24TL-O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-HY24-D24TL-I-454ForestAir2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.1score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 54
  3. 3FA-H24-D24TL/O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-H24-D24TL/I-454ForestAir2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 37.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.8score / 100Heating 38 · Cooling 60

Stelpro

  1. 1SEPB-H24A-Owith ductless indoor unit SEPB-H24A-IStelpro2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.34 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    76.4score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 65
  2. 2SELB-H24A-Owith ductless indoor unit SELB-H24A-IStelpro2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 48.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Good
    58.3score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 68
  3. 3SINB-H24A-Owith ductless indoor unit SINB-H24A-IStelpro2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 45.1Meets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    29.2score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 13

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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