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Hessaire vs Proair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Hessaire model beats 50% and a typical Proair model 50%. They are level.

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Hessaire

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 models listed

Proair

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 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°FHessaire: Beats 35%Proair: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHessaire: Beats 50%Proair: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Hessaire: Beats 39%Proair: Beats 77%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Hessaire: Beats 46%Proair: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Hessaire: Beats 31%Proair: Beats 26%

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

    Hessaire
    55%
    Proair
    46%
  • Xcel CC

    Hessaire
    36%
    Proair
    64%
  • CEE Advanced

    Hessaire
    0%
    Proair
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Hessaire
    36%
    Proair
    0%

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.

Hessaire

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Hessaire.

Proair

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Proair.

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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