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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.

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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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Rebate standards

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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), 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 · DuctedKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    47.3score / 100

KANIONco

  1. 1KWSMO-30R410AIHMVKANIONcoAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    57.4score / 100

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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