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

HEMA

  1. 1DS-2MS0912HC230with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS0912HE230HEMA1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.9score / 100
  2. 2DS-2MS1212HC220with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS1212HE220HEMA1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.1score / 100

SEA BREEZE

  1. 19H421YOMIwith ductless indoor unit 9H421YIMISEA BREEZE1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    56.7score / 100
  2. 29H421ZOMIwith ductless indoor unit 9H421ZIMISEA BREEZE1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    51.8score / 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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