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MANASTIN vs SLOMIN'S: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MANASTIN model beats 24% and a typical SLOMIN'S model 36%. SLOMIN'S rates higher overall.

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MANASTIN

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FMANASTIN: Beats 17%SLOMIN'S: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMANASTIN: Beats 34%SLOMIN'S: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MANASTIN: Beats 12%SLOMIN'S: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MANASTIN: Beats 28%SLOMIN'S: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MANASTIN: Beats 26%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

    MANASTIN
    40%
    SLOMIN'S
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    MANASTIN
    60%
    SLOMIN'S
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    MANASTIN
    0%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MANASTIN
    0%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MANASTIN

  1. 1DMLHT1W-09R4CBPH2with ductless indoor unit DMLHT1G-09R4CBPH2MANASTINAlso listed as DMLHT1W-09R4BBPH21 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 47.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.3score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 51
  2. 2DMLHT1W-12R4CBPH2with ductless indoor unit DMLHT1G-12R4CBPH2MANASTINAlso listed as DMLHT1W-12R4BBPH21 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 29.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.86 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    40.3score / 100Heating 30 · Cooling 51
  3. 3DMLHT1W-09R4CBPH1with ductless indoor unit DMLHT1G-09R4CBPH1MANASTIN1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 20.8Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    16.9score / 100Heating 21 · Cooling 13

SLOMIN'S

  1. 1AC116718CZSLOMIN'S1.5 tons · 20,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 45.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    36.0score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 27
  2. 2AC1167Z12with ductless indoor unit AC1167Z12SLOMIN'S1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 38.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    34.5score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 30

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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