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MAXI AIR vs TEHANLD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MAXI AIR model beats 75% and a typical TEHANLD model 24%. 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

TEHANLD

24%

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%TEHANLD: Beats 17%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMAXI AIR: Beats 83%TEHANLD: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MAXI AIR: Beats 83%TEHANLD: Beats 12%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%TEHANLD: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%TEHANLD: Beats 26%

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%
    TEHANLD
    40%
  • Xcel CC

    MAXI AIR
    100%
    TEHANLD
    60%
  • CEE Advanced

    MAXI AIR
    0%
    TEHANLD
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MAXI AIR
    70%
    TEHANLD
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

MAXI AIR

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MAXI AIR.

TEHANLD

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from TEHANLD.

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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