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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 55% and a typical NAPOLEON model 65%. NAPOLEON rates higher overall.

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KLIMAIRE

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 models listed

NAPOLEON

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

25 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 50%NAPOLEON: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 48%NAPOLEON: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KLIMAIRE: Beats 60%NAPOLEON: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 61%NAPOLEON: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 52%NAPOLEON: Beats 60%

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

    KLIMAIRE
    76%
    NAPOLEON
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    KLIMAIRE
    72%
    NAPOLEON
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    NAPOLEON
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    NAPOLEON
    72%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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.

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

KLIMAIRE

None of KLIMAIRE’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

NAPOLEON

No ductless, 5 tons and up 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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