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MITS AIR vs QUIK COMFORT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MITS AIR model beats 42% and a typical QUIK COMFORT model 14%. MITS AIR rates higher overall.

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MITS AIR

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

16 models listed

QUIK COMFORT

14%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

17 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°FMITS AIR: Beats 46%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMITS AIR: Beats 50%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MITS AIR: Beats 68%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MITS AIR: Beats 39%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MITS AIR: Beats 20%QUIK COMFORT: Beats 47%

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

    MITS AIR
    31%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    MITS AIR
    50%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    MITS AIR
    0%
    QUIK COMFORT
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MITS AIR
    56%
    QUIK COMFORT
    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.

MITS AIR

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

QUIK COMFORT

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from QUIK COMFORT.

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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