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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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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, 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?

Hessaire

  1. 1H12E1with ductless indoor unit H12E1Hessaire1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    34.7score / 100

Proair

No ductless, 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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