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KARDA vs SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KARDA model beats 66% and a typical SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES model 47%. KARDA rates higher overall.

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KARDA

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 models listed

SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 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°FKARDA: Beats 38%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 14%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKARDA: Beats 67%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KARDA: Beats 78%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 32%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KARDA: Beats 78%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KARDA: Beats 63%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 38%

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

    KARDA
    100%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    18%
  • Xcel CC

    KARDA
    82%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    9%
  • CEE Advanced

    KARDA
    0%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KARDA
    73%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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.

KARDA

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from KARDA.

SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES.

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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