Generallux vs PREMIUM LEVELLA: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Generallux model beats 47% and a typical PREMIUM LEVELLA model 47%. They are level.
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Generallux
47%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average17 models listed
PREMIUM LEVELLA
47%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average17 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FGenerallux: Beats 39%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 55%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGenerallux: Beats 41%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 35%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Generallux: Beats 58%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 47%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Generallux: Beats 59%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 48%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Generallux: Beats 39%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 42%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- Generallux
- 77%
- PREMIUM LEVELLA
- 71%
Xcel CC
- Generallux
- 71%
- PREMIUM LEVELLA
- 47%
CEE Advanced
- Generallux
- 0%
- PREMIUM LEVELLA
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- Generallux
- 0%
- PREMIUM LEVELLA
- 41%
All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons
Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.
Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?
Generallux
No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Generallux.
PREMIUM LEVELLA
No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from PREMIUM LEVELLA.
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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