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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.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

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, 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-2MS1212HC231with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS1212HE231HEMA1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.9score / 100
  2. 2DS-2MS0912HC240with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS0912HE240HEMA1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.5score / 100

SEA BREEZE

  1. 19H521YOMIwith ductless indoor unit 9H521YIMISEA 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
    1.95 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    34.7score / 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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