Genie Aire vs hykolity heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Genie Aire scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Genie Aire has 6 outdoor models, hykolity has 6 outdoor models. Genie Aire and hykolity have no QMID on file and are not ranked.
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Against comparable models
Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
- Genie Aire
- hykolity
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | Genie Aire | hykolity |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 35% (higher)median — | 23% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 52% (higher)median 1.92 | 19% (higher)median 1.80 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 22%median 62% | 25%median 63% |
| HSPF2 | 34% (higher)median 8.7 | 19% (higher)median 8.5 |
| SEER2 | 39% (higher)median 20.2 | 30% (higher)median 19.0 |
| EER2 | 31% (higher)median 10.6 | 22% (higher)median 10.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 27%median 9,850 Btu/h | 36%median 12,300 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 6 | 6 |
| AHRI certifications | 6 | 6 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | Genie Aire | hykolity |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 50%3 models | 66.7%4 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 50%3 models | 50%3 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 16.7%1 models | 33.3%2 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 16.7%1 models | 0%0 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- Genie Aire
- hykolity
- All models of the group
Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Size and duct type | Genie Aire | hykolity |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 4 · index 38% | 4 · index 22% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 27% | 1 · index 25% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 1 · index 35% | 1 · index 28% |
Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class
Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.
Cold-climate picks
| Size and duct type | Genie AireCold-climate score, best model | hykolityCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GA-09HP115V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-09HP115V/I1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 212674037 | 28.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACA-2504with ductless indoor unit ACA-25032 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214584768 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | Genie AireAll-around score, best model | hykolityAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 54.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GA-09HP115V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-09HP115V/I4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212674037 | 27.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACA-25314 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217497281 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 27.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GA-24HP230V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-24HP230V/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212674041 | 24.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACA-2512with ductless indoor unit ACA-25111 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217497283 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 34.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GA-36HP230V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-36HP230V/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212674042 | 28.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACA-25331 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217497282 |
Standout model on each rating
Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
| Rating | Genie Aire | hykolity |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 87% · 2.01GA-36HP230V/ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 26% · 1.80ACA-2512Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 39% · 70%GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 46% · 70%ACA-2504Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 50% · 9.2GA-12HP230V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 25% · 8.5ACA-2533Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 52% · 21.5GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 35% · 19.0ACA-2533Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| EER2 | beats 49% · 12.5GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 39% · 10.0ACA-2533Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 63% · 11,700 Btu/hGA-18HP230V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 78% · 13,000 Btu/hACA-2531Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |