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Innovair vs RUSSELL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Innovair scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Innovair has 126 outdoor models, RUSSELL has 111 outdoor models. RUSSELL has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
Innovair and RUSSELL on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Innovair scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • Innovair
  • RUSSELL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
InnovairRUSSELL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingInnovairRUSSELL
Efficiency index58% (higher)median — · 8th ranked33% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F58% (higher)median 2.00 · 12th ranked37% (higher)median 1.82
Capacity retention at 5°F60% (higher)median 78% · 7th ranked21% (higher)median 45%
HSPF261% (higher)median 9.5 · 8th ranked24% (higher)median 7.2
SEER260% (higher)median 20.0 · 9th ranked28% (higher)median 14.3
EER251% (higher)median 11.7 · 16th ranked36% (higher)median 10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F60% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked21% (higher)median 18,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models126111
AHRI certifications4842,007

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardInnovairRUSSELL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)82.5%104 models10.8%12 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)80.2%101 models9%10 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.6%2 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)78.6%99 models7.2%8 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.6%2 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate69%87 models11.7%13 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 5 groups where both have models
  • Innovair
  • RUSSELL
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeInnovairRUSSELL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 70%2 · index 27%
Ducted, 2 tons11 · index 59%12 · index 29%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons26 · index 62%33 · index 31%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons23 · index 64%44 · index 36%
Ducted, 5 tons and up4 · index 63%20 · index 33%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons48 · index 53%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons9 · index 52%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons20 · index 54%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12 · index 52%None
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 59%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeInnovairCold-climate score, best modelRUSSELLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHV18H2BAwith ducted air handler SWV18BDA16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 216027612None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS24H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH24H2MHWA10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21572547370.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2417STANM and furnace S962V0603A17M42 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 217906632
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS36H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDH36H2MHWA22 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 21573533578.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY3621MTANM and furnace S801V0504A17UHS2 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 216892076
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B20 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 21572552680.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17DZ4 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 216051255
Ducted, 5 tons and up58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)PXV60H2A1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217753792None on this board (0 of 20 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB38 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 215725442No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MCS24H2BHRA9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217230001No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS36H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MFC36H2BHRA16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 217230015No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215725527No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeInnovairAll-around score, best modelRUSSELLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS09H2BH0Awith ducted air handler MDL09H2MHWA17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21572546738.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP15AY18AJ2Nwith ducted air handler RF2TY2421STANS2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216533447
Ducted, 2 tons79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GOV36H2BAwith ducted air handler GAV24B2A10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21531872674.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2421HEAAM and furnace S972V0603A17UPS12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218728661
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B25 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21572552384.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler SH2VY3621MTACN19 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217166015
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOM48H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BM6B20 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21572549984.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17UH23 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216051262
Ducted, 5 tons and up67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOS60H2BM0Awith ducted air handler MDH60H2MHWA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21572546656.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler SH2CY6024STANN11 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215415481
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS06H2BH0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW06H2BHRB48 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725442No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOS24H2BM0Awith ductless indoor unit MHW24H2BHRB9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725441No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM36H2BH5AAlso listed as MOM36H2BH5B20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725522No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM48H2BH6AAlso listed as MOM48H2BH6B12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215725525No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOM60H2BM6AAlso listed as MOM60H2BM6B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215835696No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingInnovairRUSSELL
COP at 5°Fbeats 100% · 2.80MOM27H2XE3ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 91% · 2.40RD16AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 133%QOS09H2BH0ADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 88% · 97%SP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 14.8MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 86% · 10.0SP19AY48AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 22.0POM27H2BM3ADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0SP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 18.0MOS06H2BH0ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hSHV18H2BADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 95% · 53,000 Btu/hSP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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