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KLIMAIRE vs NAPOLEON heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, NAPOLEON scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. KLIMAIRE has 63 outdoor models, NAPOLEON has 19 outdoor models. KLIMAIRE and NAPOLEON have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
KLIMAIRE and NAPOLEON on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, NAPOLEON scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • KLIMAIRE
  • NAPOLEON
  • Other ranked manufacturers
KLIMAIRENAPOLEON

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingKLIMAIRENAPOLEON
Efficiency index52%median —63%median —
COP at 5°F46%median 1.9057%median 2.02
Capacity retention at 5°F44%median 66%64%median 84%
HSPF253%median 9.065%median 9.7
SEER254%median 19.064%median 20.0
EER240%median 10.056%median 11.8
Heating capacity at 5°F44%median 15,500 Btu/h67%median 21,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models6319
AHRI certifications10794

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardKLIMAIRENAPOLEON
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)52.4%33 models89.5%17 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)46%29 models89.5%17 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.6%1 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)33.3%21 models78.9%15 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.6%1 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models68.4%13 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 6 groups where both have models
  • KLIMAIRE
  • NAPOLEON
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeKLIMAIRENAPOLEON
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 68%None
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 76%1 · index 61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons7 · index 57%2 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5 · index 53%2 · index 63%
Ducted, 5 tons and up3 · index 56%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons29 · index 49%7 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tons8 · index 49%4 · index 67%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons15 · index 40%4 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons6 · index 41%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeKLIMAIRECold-climate score, best modelNAPOLEONCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIH009-H225-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP09-H26 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 209862170No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIE024-H220-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP24-H24 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 209862163No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KOIF36H2-1Swith ducted air handler KIDF36H2-1S3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21231604265.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAM-28-O3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 207683239
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KOIF48H2-1Swith ducted air handler KIDF48H2-1S2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21231604360.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSEHV4860RA1-Nwith ducted air handler *G52960+TD2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 213250280
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KSIE009-H221-O-2with ductless indoor unit KSIE009-H221-IW-212 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 20986214977.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS22-12-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS22-12-I5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207683230
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KSIH024-H220-O-2with ductless indoor unit KTIS24-H23 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21231604484.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26-24-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26-24-I4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207683236
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KMIR327-H217-22 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 20986218773.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NDHAM-36-O2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207683241
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIR048-H218-2with ductless indoor unit KFUF048-H2G11 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 209862179No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeKLIMAIREAll-around score, best modelNAPOLEONAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIH009-H225-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP09-H27 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209862170No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KSIE024-H220-O-2with ducted air handler KDIP24-H24 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986216360.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)NS18HV24A36with ducted air handler NPFX24AAlso listed as WSEHV2436RA1-N2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207335552
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KMIR430-H217-26 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986219173.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NDHAM-28-O1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683239
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KMIR545-H219-24 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986219763.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)NS18HV48A60with ducted air handler NPFX48AAlso listed as WSEHV4860RA1-N2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207335554
Ducted, 5 tons and up57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIR060-H218-2with ducted air handler KDIS060-H2G1Also listed as KSIR060-H218-2(3)3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209862177No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIH009-H225-O-2with ductless indoor unit KSIH009-H225-IW-224 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986215387.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NDHAS26-09-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26-09-I7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683233
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KSIE024-H220-O-2with ductless indoor unit KUIR24-H26 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986216584.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NDHAS26-24-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26-24-I4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683236
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KMIR327-H217-210 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20986218770.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NDHAM-36-O3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683241
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons48.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KMIR545-H219-24 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209862196No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingKLIMAIRENAPOLEON
COP at 5°Fbeats 96% · 2.38KSIE018-H220-O-2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 2.22NDHAS22-24-ONon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 93% · 108%KSIH009-H225-O-2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 92% · 101%NDHAM-36-ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 12.0KSIH009-H225-O-2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 11.4NDHAS26-24-ONon-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0KMIR327-H217-2Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 28.1NDHAS26-09-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 95% · 15.8KSIH009-H225-O-2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 16.2NDHAS26-09-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 95% · 48,500 Btu/hKOIF60H2-1SDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 95% · 26,000 Btu/hNH25-18H-OAlso listed as NH25-24H-ONon-ducted, 2 tons

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