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K&A vs Manuflow: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical K&A model beats 30% and a typical Manuflow model 47%. Manuflow rates higher overall.

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K&A

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

23 models listed

Manuflow

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 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°FK&A: Beats 31%Manuflow: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FK&A: Beats 39%Manuflow: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2K&A: Beats 33%Manuflow: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2K&A: Beats 27%Manuflow: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2K&A: Beats 28%Manuflow: Beats 38%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    K&A
    17%
    Manuflow
    83%

  • Xcel CC

    K&A
    17%
    Manuflow
    78%

  • CEE Advanced

    K&A
    0%
    Manuflow
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    K&A
    0%
    Manuflow
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

K&A

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from K&A.

Manuflow

  1. 1TFM3G27CHAIR454BManuflow2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    57.5score / 100
  2. 2TFM4G36CHAIR454BManuflow3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.5score / 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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