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Live cool vs MAXI AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Live cool model beats 52% and a typical MAXI AIR model 67%. MAXI AIR rates higher overall.

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Live cool

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

6 models listed

MAXI AIR

67%

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°FLive cool: Beats 23%MAXI AIR: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLive cool: Beats 50%MAXI AIR: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Live cool: Beats 47%MAXI AIR: Beats 75%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Live cool: Beats 68%MAXI AIR: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Live cool: Beats 63%MAXI AIR: Beats 63%

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

    Live cool
    100%
    MAXI AIR
    68%

  • Xcel CC

    Live cool
    67%
    MAXI AIR
    74%

  • CEE Advanced

    Live cool
    0%
    MAXI AIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Live cool
    67%
    MAXI AIR
    53%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Live cool

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Live cool.

MAXI AIR

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from MAXI AIR.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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