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KLIMAIRE vs VKIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KLIMAIRE model beats 55% and a typical VKIN model 60%. VKIN rates higher overall.

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KLIMAIRE

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 models listed

VKIN

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

26 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%VKIN: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 48%VKIN: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KLIMAIRE: Beats 60%VKIN: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 61%VKIN: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 52%VKIN: Beats 54%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    KLIMAIRE
    76%
    VKIN
    96%

  • Xcel CC

    KLIMAIRE
    72%
    VKIN
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    VKIN
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    VKIN
    89%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KLIMAIRE

  1. 1KMIR427-H225-4KLIMAIRE2 tons · 26,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 49 · Cooling 81

VKIN

  1. 1UCHA-24HDCTwith ducted air handler UCHA-24HDCVKIN2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 65.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.3score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 93
  2. 2UCHA-24HDCSN4with ducted air handler UCHA-24HDCN4VKIN2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    73.5score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 66

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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