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Live cool vs SLOMIN'S: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Live cool model beats 57% and a typical SLOMIN'S model 36%. Live cool rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Live cool

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

10 models listed

SLOMIN'S

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 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 44%SLOMIN'S: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLive cool: Beats 37%SLOMIN'S: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Live cool: Beats 57%SLOMIN'S: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Live cool: Beats 74%SLOMIN'S: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Live cool: Beats 63%SLOMIN'S: Beats 17%

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%
    SLOMIN'S
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    Live cool
    100%
    SLOMIN'S
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    Live cool
    0%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Live cool
    90%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

SLOMIN'S

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from SLOMIN'S.

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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