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Innova SRL vs WHIRLPOOL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Innova SRL model beats 24% and a typical WHIRLPOOL model 26%. WHIRLPOOL rates slightly higher overall.

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Innova SRL

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

41 models listed

WHIRLPOOL

26%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInnova SRL: Beats 41%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 21%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Innova SRL: Beats 33%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 17%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Innova SRL: Beats 14%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 17%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Innova SRL: Beats 23%WHIRLPOOL: Beats 33%

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%
    WHIRLPOOL
    2%
  • Xcel CC

    Innova SRL
    0%
    WHIRLPOOL
    5%
  • CEE Advanced

    Innova SRL
    0%
    WHIRLPOOL
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Innova SRL
    37%
    WHIRLPOOL
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Innova SRL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Innova SRL.

WHIRLPOOL

  1. 1WLP15AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDRWHIRLPOOL2.5 tons · 32,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.5Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    127% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.73 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    63.1score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 48
  2. 2WLP14AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY3621STANNWHIRLPOOL3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    45.6score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 48
  3. 3WLP14AY30AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLB2TY3621STANMWHIRLPOOL2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 58% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    46% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    36.8score / 100Heating 26 · Cooling 48

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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