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MAXI AIR vs SLOMIN'S: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MAXI AIR model beats 75% and a typical SLOMIN'S model 36%. MAXI AIR rates higher overall.

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MAXI AIR

75%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well 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°FMAXI AIR: Beats 51%SLOMIN'S: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMAXI AIR: Beats 83%SLOMIN'S: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MAXI AIR: Beats 83%SLOMIN'S: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%SLOMIN'S: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%SLOMIN'S: Beats 17%

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

    MAXI AIR
    100%
    SLOMIN'S
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    MAXI AIR
    100%
    SLOMIN'S
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    MAXI AIR
    0%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MAXI AIR
    70%
    SLOMIN'S
    0%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MAXI AIR

  1. 1MAXS-4260-454with ducted air handler AHMS-6020-454MAXI AIR4.5 tons · 54,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 60.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.1score / 100Heating 61 · Cooling 38

SLOMIN'S

  1. 1AC2497CZwith ducted air handler AC2497AZSLOMIN'S4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.2Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    9.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    43.2score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 43
  2. 2AC2498CZwith ducted air handler AC2498AZSLOMIN'S4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 42.8Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    8.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    38.0score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 33

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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