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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 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Innova SRL

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Innova SRL.

WHIRLPOOL

  1. 1WLP15AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANNWHIRLPOOL3.5 tons · 40,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 49% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    46% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    54.4score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 64
  2. 2WLP15AY48AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANNWHIRLPOOL4 tons · 45,500 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
    51% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    54.1score / 100Heating 51 · Cooling 57
  3. 3WLP14AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANNWHIRLPOOL3.5 tons · 40,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 61% 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    48.3score / 100Heating 40 · Cooling 57

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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