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GOETTL vs KANIONco: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GOETTL model beats 42% and a typical KANIONco model 46%. KANIONco rates slightly higher overall.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

GOETTL

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

110 models listed

KANIONco

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

91 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°FGOETTL: Beats 39%KANIONco: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGOETTL: Beats 18%KANIONco: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GOETTL: Beats 26%KANIONco: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GOETTL: Beats 38%KANIONco: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GOETTL: Beats 64%KANIONco: Beats 38%

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

    GOETTL
    12%
    KANIONco
    57%

  • Xcel CC

    GOETTL
    3%
    KANIONco
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    GOETTL
    0%
    KANIONco
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GOETTL
    0%
    KANIONco
    18%

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?

GOETTL

  1. 1ASZV903610A*with ducted air handler AMVE48DP1400AGOETTLAlso listed as GSZV903610A3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 47.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    66.7score / 100Heating 47 · Cooling 86
  2. 2ASZC703610A*with ducted air handler CAPTA4230*4A*+MBVC2001**-1AGOETTLAlso listed as GSZC703610A3 tons · 34,800 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 50% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    64.2score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 84
  3. 3ASZH503610A*with ducted air handler CAPTA4230*4A*+MBVC1601**-1AGOETTLAlso listed as GSZH503610A3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    58.4score / 100Heating 41 · Cooling 76

KANIONco

  1. 1KWSMO-30R410AIHMVKANIONcoAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 57.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    71.5score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 86
  2. 2KWSMO-36R410AIHMVKANIONcoAlso listed as KWSMO-36R410AIHH3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 64% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.68 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.6score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 69
  3. 3KD-36IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-36IR410AHSIDUKANIONco3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 55% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    55% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    8.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    37.6score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 28

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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