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HEMA vs SEA BREEZE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical HEMA model beats 33% and a typical SEA BREEZE model 34%. SEA BREEZE rates slightly higher overall.

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HEMA

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

SEA BREEZE

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 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°FHEMA: Beats 39%SEA BREEZE: Beats 54%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHEMA: Beats 19%SEA BREEZE: Beats 19%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2HEMA: Beats 43%SEA BREEZE: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2HEMA: Beats 32%SEA BREEZE: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2HEMA: Beats 34%SEA BREEZE: Beats 30%

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

    HEMA
    40%
    SEA BREEZE
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    HEMA
    40%
    SEA BREEZE
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    HEMA
    0%
    SEA BREEZE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    HEMA
    40%
    SEA BREEZE
    50%

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?

HEMA

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from HEMA.

SEA BREEZE

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from SEA BREEZE.

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

Next steps

The advanced view adds ranks, both brands’ models inside every size class, standout models per rating and cold-weather curves.

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