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HAIER vs KERR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical HAIER model beats 43% and a typical KERR model 66%. KERR rates higher overall.

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HAIER

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

48 models listed

KERR

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

24 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°FHAIER: Beats 29%KERR: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHAIER: Beats 46%KERR: Beats 78%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2HAIER: Beats 56%KERR: Beats 76%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2HAIER: Beats 46%KERR: Beats 68%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2HAIER: Beats 39%KERR: Beats 58%

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

    HAIER
    54%
    KERR
    83%
  • Xcel CC

    HAIER
    46%
    KERR
    79%
  • CEE Advanced

    HAIER
    4%
    KERR
    8%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    HAIER
    33%
    KERR
    88%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

HAIER

  1. 11U4248LP2HD**with ducted air handler USYM42UCDDHAIER3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    53.6score / 100

KERR

  1. 1A-KMH48PV-1KERR4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    74.9score / 100
  2. 2A-KCD48SA-1with ducted air handler B-VCD48SA-1KERR4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  3. 3A-KCD60SA-1with ducted air handler B-KCD60SA-1KERR4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.3score / 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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