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Manuflow vs OUELLET: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Manuflow model beats 47% and a typical OUELLET model 64%. OUELLET rates higher overall.

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Manuflow

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 models listed

OUELLET

64%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

23 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°FManuflow: Beats 37%OUELLET: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FManuflow: Beats 42%OUELLET: Beats 71%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Manuflow: Beats 56%OUELLET: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Manuflow: Beats 58%OUELLET: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Manuflow: Beats 38%OUELLET: Beats 74%

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

    Manuflow
    83%
    OUELLET
    96%

  • Xcel CC

    Manuflow
    78%
    OUELLET
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Manuflow
    0%
    OUELLET
    13%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Manuflow
    0%
    OUELLET
    100%

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?

Manuflow

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Manuflow.

OUELLET

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from OUELLET.

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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