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K&A vs SEA BREEZE+: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical K&A model beats 22% and a typical SEA BREEZE+ model 66%. SEA BREEZE+ rates higher overall.

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K&A

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 models listed

SEA BREEZE+

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 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 19%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FK&A: Beats 30%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2K&A: Beats 19%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2K&A: Beats 27%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 73%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2K&A: Beats 16%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 62%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    K&A
    71%
    SEA BREEZE+
    90%

  • Xcel CC

    K&A
    57%
    SEA BREEZE+
    84%

  • CEE Advanced

    K&A
    0%
    SEA BREEZE+
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    K&A
    0%
    SEA BREEZE+
    90%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

K&A

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from K&A.

SEA BREEZE+

  1. 1CSZ48H424ZMOwith ductless indoor unit CA48H424ZMISEA BREEZE+4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 91% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    76.0score / 100
  2. 2HMZ48H424ZMOSEA BREEZE+4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 85% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.77 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    38.9score / 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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