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Maestrale vs VillaTherm: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Maestrale model beats 64% and a typical VillaTherm model 66%. VillaTherm rates slightly higher overall.

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Maestrale

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

24 models listed

VillaTherm

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

24 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°FMaestrale: Beats 29%VillaTherm: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMaestrale: Beats 72%VillaTherm: Beats 63%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Maestrale: Beats 71%VillaTherm: Beats 76%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Maestrale: Beats 79%VillaTherm: Beats 71%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Maestrale: Beats 61%VillaTherm: Beats 45%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Maestrale
    100%
    VillaTherm
    92%
  • Xcel CC

    Maestrale
    100%
    VillaTherm
    92%
  • CEE Advanced

    Maestrale
    0%
    VillaTherm
    17%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Maestrale
    33%
    VillaTherm
    83%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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.

Maestrale

  1. 1TSB24MBOR3J0X24*MaestraleAlso listed as TSB24MBOR3J0X242.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    57.5score / 100
  2. 2TSB36MBOR4J0X24*MaestraleAlso listed as TSB36MBOR4J0X243 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    52.5score / 100

VillaTherm

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from VillaTherm.

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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