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HAIER vs JANITROL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, HAIER scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. HAIER has 38 outdoor models, JANITROL has 6 outdoor models. HAIER and JANITROL 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.
HAIER and JANITROL 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, HAIER scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • HAIER
  • JANITROL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
HAIERJANITROL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingHAIERJANITROL
Efficiency index50%median —58%median —
COP at 5°F30%median 1.8052%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F61% (higher)median 80%29% (higher)median 50%
HSPF268% (higher)median 9.555% (higher)median 8.2
SEER253% (higher)median 20.051% (higher)median 15.6
EER241%median 12.091%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F64% (higher)median 20,100 Btu/h31% (higher)median 26,300 Btu/h
Outdoor models386
AHRI certifications2,30129

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardHAIERJANITROL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)94.7%36 models50%3 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)84.2%32 models50%3 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)81.6%31 models0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate71.1%27 models0%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.
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
  • HAIER
  • JANITROL
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 typeHAIERJANITROL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons9 · index 51%None
Ducted, 2 tons6 · index 45%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 53%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 54%4 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 75%2 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 47%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 49%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons5 · index 44%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 50%None
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 68%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 typeHAIERCold-climate score, best modelJANITROLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons67.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)2Q20RT2BE**9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217021965No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U24T3PS*HEwith ducted air handler NAM24V1TA55 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217269589No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU36VFPTYA6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 218394141No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU48VFPTYA5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218394142None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and up81.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU60VFPTYA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218394143None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)1Q12RT2BE**with ductless indoor unit QS12WP2BE14 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 215876549No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)3Q24RT2BE**4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217009757No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU36VFPTYA4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218394138No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU48VFPTYA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218394139No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU60VFPTYA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218394140No 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 typeHAIERAll-around score, best modelJANITROLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons66.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)1Q09RT2BE**with ducted air handler US09MB2BE9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217036491No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)1U24T3PS*HEwith ducted air handler NAM30E3TA56 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217270222No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU36VFPTYA8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218394141No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AU48VFPTYA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21839414263.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZT7CA4810A*with ducted air handler AMVT60DP1300A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369309
Ducted, 5 tons and up74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AU60VFPTYA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21839414363.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZS5BA6010A*with ducted air handler AMST60DU1300A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369273
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)1Q09RT2BE**with ductless indoor unit QS09WP2BE14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215876548No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)3Q24RT2BE**5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217009757No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU36VFPTYA5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218394138No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU48VFPTYA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218394139No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up67.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AU60VFPTYA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218394140No 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
RatingHAIERJANITROL
COP at 5°Fbeats 89% · 2.30QS15H36HA5***Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 54% · 2.00GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 82%AU60VFPTYADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 31% · 57%GLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 13.5AU36VFPTYADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 66% · 8.2GLZS5BA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and up
SEER2beats 94% · 27.01Q09RT2BE**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 67% · 17.2GLZT7CA4810A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.4AU36VFPTYANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 93% · 12.5GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 20,000 Btu/h2Q20RT2BE**Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 54% · 31,000 Btu/hGLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and up

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