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Genie Aire vs Live cool heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Live cool scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Genie Aire has 6 outdoor models, Live cool has 6 outdoor models. Genie Aire and Live cool 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 and Live cool on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Live cool scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • Genie Aire
  • Live cool
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Genie Ai…Live cool

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingGenie AireLive cool
Efficiency index35%median —52%median —
COP at 5°F52% (higher)median 1.9223% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F22%median 62%50%median 73%
HSPF234%median 8.747%median 9.0
SEER239%median 20.268%median 22.5
EER231%median 10.663%median 12.8
Heating capacity at 5°F27%median 9,850 Btu/h38%median 8,900 Btu/h
Outdoor models66
AHRI certifications66

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardGenie AireLive cool
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models100%6 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models100%6 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)16.7%1 models66.7%4 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate16.7%1 models66.7%4 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 2 groups where both have models
  • Genie Aire
  • Live cool
  • All models of the group
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeGenie AireLive cool
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons4 · index 38%5 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 27%1 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index 35%None

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

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeGenie AireCold-climate score, best modelLive coolCold-climate score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GA-09HP115V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-09HP115V/I1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21267403747.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)LWSM-12IR410AHS23with ductless indoor unit LWSM-12IR410AHS234 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218037240
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeGenie AireAll-around score, best modelLive coolAll-around score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons54.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GA-09HP115V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-09HP115V/I4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21267403760.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)LWSM-09IR410AHS23with ductless indoor unit LWSM-09IR410AHS235 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037239
Non-ducted, 2 tons27.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GA-24HP230V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-24HP230V/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21267404146.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)LWSM-24IR410AHS20with ductless indoor unit LWSM-24IR410AHS201 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037242
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons34.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GA-36HP230V/Owith ductless indoor unit GA-36HP230V/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212674042No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

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.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingGenie AireLive cool
COP at 5°Fbeats 87% · 2.01GA-36HP230V/ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 26% · 1.80LWSM-24IR410AHS20Non-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 39% · 70%GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 64% · 77%LWSM-09IR410AHS23Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 50% · 9.2GA-12HP230V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 57% · 9.5LWSM-12IR410AHS23Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 52% · 21.5GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 79% · 23.5LWSM-09IR410AHS23Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 49% · 12.5GA-09HP115V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 13.0LWSM-09IR410AHS23Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 63% · 11,700 Btu/hGA-18HP230V/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 66% · 11,900 Btu/hLWSM-18IR410AHS21.5Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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