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KANIONco vs THERMAL ZONE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KANIONco model beats 46% and a typical THERMAL ZONE model 43%. KANIONco rates slightly higher overall.

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KANIONco

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

91 models listed

THERMAL ZONE

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

88 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%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 68%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKANIONco: Beats 37%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KANIONco: Beats 45%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KANIONco: Beats 48%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 26%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KANIONco: Beats 38%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 36%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    KANIONco
    57%
    THERMAL ZONE
    13%

  • Xcel CC

    KANIONco
    33%
    THERMAL ZONE
    7%

  • CEE Advanced

    KANIONco
    0%
    THERMAL ZONE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KANIONco
    18%
    THERMAL ZONE
    22%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 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?

KANIONco

  1. 1KWSMO-30R410AIHMVKANIONcoAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 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)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    57.4score / 100

THERMAL ZONE

  1. 1TZPLV362PAwith ducted air handler MAC-36HWDN1-MN0THERMAL ZONE3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.6score / 100
  2. 2TZPLV302PAwith ducted air handler MAC-36HWDN1-MN0THERMAL ZONE2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.8score / 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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