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Innova SRL vs NOVAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Innova SRL model beats 24% and a typical NOVAIR model 76%. NOVAIR rates higher overall.

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Innova SRL

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

41 models listed

NOVAIR

76%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

42 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°FInnova SRL: Beats 15%NOVAIR: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInnova SRL: Beats 41%NOVAIR: Beats 75%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Innova SRL: Beats 33%NOVAIR: Beats 80%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Innova SRL: Beats 14%NOVAIR: Beats 83%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Innova SRL: Beats 23%NOVAIR: Beats 81%

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

    Innova SRL
    0%
    NOVAIR
    98%

  • Xcel CC

    Innova SRL
    0%
    NOVAIR
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Innova SRL
    0%
    NOVAIR
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Innova SRL
    37%
    NOVAIR
    100%

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?

Innova SRL

  1. 1C5MO09IC1UCInnova SRL0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    52% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    12.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    15.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    46.5score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 31
  2. 2VRVB90W0EUCInnova SRLAlso listed as VRVB90W0TUC1.5 tons · 20,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 47% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    48% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.9 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    36.2score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 33
  3. 3VRVL50W0TUCInnova SRLAlso listed as VRVL50W0EUC, VRVL50WOEUC, VRVL50WOTUC0.5 tons · 8,900 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.8Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.72 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    14.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    35.1score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 26

NOVAIR

  1. 1LEA06SZ36-Owith ducted air handler LEA06DUCT-INOVAIR0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 93.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    95.0score / 100Heating 94 · Cooling 97
  2. 2LEA09SZ36-Owith ducted air handler LEA09DUCT-INOVAIR1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100Heating 80 · Cooling 94
  3. 3LEA18CEN36-Owith ducted air handler LEA18HH-CEN-INOVAIR1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 73

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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