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GCHV vs MAXI AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 38% and a typical MAXI AIR model 75%. MAXI AIR rates higher overall.

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GCHV

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

20 models listed

MAXI AIR

75%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

10 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°FGCHV: Beats 39%MAXI AIR: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 37%MAXI AIR: Beats 83%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 28%MAXI AIR: Beats 83%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 30%MAXI AIR: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 51%MAXI AIR: Beats 77%

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

    GCHV
    20%
    MAXI AIR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    20%
    MAXI AIR
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    MAXI AIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    10%
    MAXI AIR
    70%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

GCHV

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from GCHV.

MAXI AIR

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MAXI AIR.

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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