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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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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 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

HAIER

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from HAIER.

KERR

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from KERR.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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