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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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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%

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.

Innova SRL

  1. 1APP10N3H1Innova SRLAlso listed as APP10R4H2, APP10N4H2, APP10R3H2, APE10R4H2 and 7 more1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    29.2score / 100

NOVAIR

  1. 1LEA06SZ36-Owith ductless indoor unit 4LEA06USK-INOVAIR0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 110% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    96.7score / 100
  2. 2LEA09SZ26-Owith ductless indoor unit LEA09CONSK-INOVAIR1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.27 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.5score / 100
  3. 3LEA06HH-SK-Owith ductless indoor unit LEA06HH-SK-INOVAIR0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 150% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    150% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    15.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    87.6score / 100

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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