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K&A vs ZEPHYR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical K&A model beats 30% and a typical ZEPHYR model 63%. ZEPHYR 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

ZEPHYR

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%ZEPHYR: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FK&A: Beats 39%ZEPHYR: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2K&A: Beats 33%ZEPHYR: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2K&A: Beats 27%ZEPHYR: Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2K&A: Beats 28%ZEPHYR: Beats 65%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    K&A
    17%
    ZEPHYR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    K&A
    17%
    ZEPHYR
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    K&A
    0%
    ZEPHYR
    9%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    K&A
    0%
    ZEPHYR
    74%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

K&A

  1. 1DIVINE-24K220V-7-Owith ducted air handler DIVINE-24K220V-7-IK&A2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 60.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    68.1score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 76
  2. 2CELESTIAL-24K220V-7K&AAlso listed as CELESTIAL-24K220V-72 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 25.4Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.64 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.9 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    21.2score / 100Heating 25 · Cooling 17

ZEPHYR

  1. 1ZE-624HPAwith ducted air handler AH-624AZEPHYR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    79.5score / 100Heating 82 · Cooling 77

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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