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InfinityLiving vs PolarWave: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical InfinityLiving model beats 51% and a typical PolarWave model 51%. They are level.

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

InfinityLiving

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

20 models listed

PolarWave

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

20 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°FInfinityLiving: Beats 52%PolarWave: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInfinityLiving: Beats 44%PolarWave: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2InfinityLiving: Beats 58%PolarWave: Beats 58%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2InfinityLiving: Beats 57%PolarWave: Beats 57%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2InfinityLiving: Beats 42%PolarWave: Beats 42%

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

    InfinityLiving
    75%
    PolarWave
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    InfinityLiving
    65%
    PolarWave
    65%

  • CEE Advanced

    InfinityLiving
    0%
    PolarWave
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    InfinityLiving
    70%
    PolarWave
    70%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

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

InfinityLiving

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from InfinityLiving.

PolarWave

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from PolarWave.

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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