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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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  • 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, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KLIMAIRE

  1. 1KMIR327-H217-2KLIMAIRE2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    49.3score / 100
  2. 2KMIR430-H217-2KLIMAIRE2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.65 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    42.4score / 100

NAPOLEON

  1. 1NDHAM-36-ONAPOLEON3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    73.4score / 100
  2. 2NDHAM-28-ONAPOLEON2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    54.8score / 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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