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KANIONco vs MRCOOL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KANIONco model beats 46% and a typical MRCOOL model 54%. MRCOOL rates higher overall.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

KANIONco

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

91 models listed

MRCOOL

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

111 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°FKANIONco: Beats 49%MRCOOL: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKANIONco: Beats 37%MRCOOL: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KANIONco: Beats 45%MRCOOL: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KANIONco: Beats 48%MRCOOL: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KANIONco: Beats 38%MRCOOL: Beats 56%

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

    KANIONco
    57%
    MRCOOL
    47%

  • Xcel CC

    KANIONco
    33%
    MRCOOL
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    KANIONco
    0%
    MRCOOL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KANIONco
    18%
    MRCOOL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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 Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KANIONco

  1. 1KD-09IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-09IR410AHSIDUKANIONco1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.9score / 100
  2. 2KD-12IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-12IR410AHSIDUKANIONco1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    65.4score / 100
  3. 3KWSMO-18R410AIHMVKANIONcoAlso listed as KWSMO-18R410AIHH1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.0score / 100

MRCOOL

  1. 1DIYH-18-HP-C-230C25with ducted air handler DIYH-18-HP-MUAH-230C25MRCOOL1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 93% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.13 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.5score / 100
  2. 2MULTI2-18HP230BMRCOOL1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.0score / 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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