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HAIER vs Wells: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical HAIER model beats 43% and a typical Wells model 57%. Wells rates higher overall.

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HAIER

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

48 models listed

Wells

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

35 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%Wells: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHAIER: Beats 46%Wells: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2HAIER: Beats 56%Wells: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2HAIER: Beats 46%Wells: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2HAIER: Beats 39%Wells: Beats 50%

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%
    Wells
    74%
  • Xcel CC

    HAIER
    46%
    Wells
    60%
  • CEE Advanced

    HAIER
    4%
    Wells
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    HAIER
    33%
    Wells
    60%

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.

HAIER

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from HAIER.

Wells

None of Wells’s ducted, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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