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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 48% and a typical Proair model 52%. Proair rates slightly higher overall.

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Hessaire

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

14 models listed

Proair

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

30 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 49%Proair: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHessaire: Beats 54%Proair: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Hessaire: Beats 48%Proair: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Hessaire: Beats 53%Proair: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Hessaire: Beats 40%Proair: Beats 44%

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
    93%
    Proair
    70%
  • Xcel CC

    Hessaire
    71%
    Proair
    67%
  • CEE Advanced

    Hessaire
    0%
    Proair
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Hessaire
    57%
    Proair
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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 ductless, 5 tons and up model from Hessaire.

Proair

None of Proair’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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