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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 43% and a typical SEA BREEZE model 40%. HEMA rates slightly higher overall.

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HEMA

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

9 models listed

SEA BREEZE

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

9 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 22%SEA BREEZE: Beats 54%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHEMA: Beats 37%SEA BREEZE: Beats 25%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2HEMA: Beats 37%SEA BREEZE: Beats 32%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2HEMA: Beats 54%SEA BREEZE: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2HEMA: Beats 41%SEA BREEZE: Beats 37%

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

    HEMA
    44%
    SEA BREEZE
    56%

  • Xcel CC

    HEMA
    22%
    SEA BREEZE
    22%

  • CEE Advanced

    HEMA
    0%
    SEA BREEZE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    HEMA
    0%
    SEA BREEZE
    22%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

HEMA

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from HEMA.

SEA BREEZE

No ducted, up to 1.5 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

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