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MOOVAIR vs Multi MFG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MOOVAIR model beats 62% and a typical Multi MFG model 56%. MOOVAIR rates higher overall.

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MOOVAIR

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

Multi MFG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

54 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°FMOOVAIR: Beats 51%Multi MFG: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMOOVAIR: Beats 65%Multi MFG: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MOOVAIR: Beats 74%Multi MFG: Beats 65%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 63%Multi MFG: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 50%Multi MFG: Beats 47%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    MOOVAIR
    67%
    Multi MFG
    70%

  • Xcel CC

    MOOVAIR
    55%
    Multi MFG
    56%

  • CEE Advanced

    MOOVAIR
    4%
    Multi MFG
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MOOVAIR
    62%
    Multi MFG
    30%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MOOVAIR

  1. 1DMA18HOS42230E4with ductless indoor unit DMA18HIW42230E4MOOVAIRAlso listed as DMB18HOS42230E8B1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 120% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    120% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    95.0score / 100
  2. 2DMA06HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DMA06HIW25230E8MOOVAIRAlso listed as DMA09HOS25230E80.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 107% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    107% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100
  3. 3DMA12HOS25230E8with ductless indoor unit DUB12HIFU230X5AMOOVAIR1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.45 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.4score / 100

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-06HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 06HWMS0-C-M-AMulti MFG0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 107% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    107% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100
  2. 2MSH-09HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 9HWMS0-C-M-AMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    76.2score / 100
  3. 39HHC0-HP-Awith ductless indoor unit 9HHW0-HP-AMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    72.9score / 100

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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