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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 22% and a typical ZEPHYR model 58%. ZEPHYR 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

ZEPHYR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

25 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%ZEPHYR: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FK&A: Beats 30%ZEPHYR: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2K&A: Beats 19%ZEPHYR: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2K&A: Beats 27%ZEPHYR: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2K&A: Beats 16%ZEPHYR: Beats 52%

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

    K&A
    71%
    ZEPHYR
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    K&A
    57%
    ZEPHYR
    76%

  • CEE Advanced

    K&A
    0%
    ZEPHYR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    K&A
    0%
    ZEPHYR
    36%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

K&A

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from K&A.

ZEPHYR

  1. 1ZE-36HPBwith ducted air handler AH-36BZEPHYR3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 75.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.1 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    63.2score / 100Heating 75 · Cooling 51

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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