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Innova vs Rheem: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Innova model beats 32% and a typical Rheem model 49%. Rheem rates higher overall.

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

Innova

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

332 models listed

Rheem

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

341 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: Beats 22%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInnova: Beats 50%Rheem: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Innova: Beats 41%Rheem: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Innova: Beats 22%Rheem: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Innova: Beats 29%Rheem: Beats 40%

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
    0%
    Rheem
    36%

  • Xcel CC

    Innova
    32%
    Rheem
    34%

  • CEE Advanced

    Innova
    0%
    Rheem
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Innova
    49%
    Rheem
    33%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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.

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Innova

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Innova.

Rheem

  1. 1SP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY6024STANM and furnace S801V1255A24UHNRheem (sold as SURE)Also sold as RUUD RP17AY60AJVC5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.3score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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