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MAXI AIR vs NAPOLEON: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MAXI AIR model beats 67% and a typical NAPOLEON model 63%. MAXI AIR rates slightly higher overall.

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MAXI AIR

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 models listed

NAPOLEON

63%

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°FMAXI AIR: Beats 41%NAPOLEON: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMAXI AIR: Beats 70%NAPOLEON: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MAXI AIR: Beats 75%NAPOLEON: Beats 65%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 76%NAPOLEON: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 63%NAPOLEON: Beats 56%

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

    MAXI AIR
    68%
    NAPOLEON
    90%

  • Xcel CC

    MAXI AIR
    74%
    NAPOLEON
    79%

  • CEE Advanced

    MAXI AIR
    0%
    NAPOLEON
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MAXI AIR
    53%
    NAPOLEON
    68%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

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

MAXI AIR

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from MAXI AIR.

NAPOLEON

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from NAPOLEON.

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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