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KLIMAIRE vs NAPOLEON: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KLIMAIRE model beats 52% and a typical NAPOLEON model 63%. NAPOLEON rates higher overall.

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KLIMAIRE

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

63 models listed

NAPOLEON

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 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°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 46%NAPOLEON: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 44%NAPOLEON: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KLIMAIRE: Beats 53%NAPOLEON: Beats 65%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 54%NAPOLEON: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 40%NAPOLEON: Beats 56%

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

    KLIMAIRE
    52%
    NAPOLEON
    90%
  • Xcel CC

    KLIMAIRE
    33%
    NAPOLEON
    79%
  • CEE Advanced

    KLIMAIRE
    2%
    NAPOLEON
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    NAPOLEON
    68%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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.

KLIMAIRE

  1. 1KSIE024-H220-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP24-H2KLIMAIRE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.3score / 100
  2. 2KSIH024-H220-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP24-H2KLIMAIRE2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.4score / 100
  3. 3KOIF24H2-1Swith ducted air handler KIDF24H2-1SKLIMAIRE2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.7score / 100

NAPOLEON

No ducted, 2 tons model from NAPOLEON.

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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