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MOOVAIR vs SLIMAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MOOVAIR model beats 68% and a typical SLIMAIR model 60%. MOOVAIR rates higher overall.

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MOOVAIR

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

48 models listed

SLIMAIR

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

48 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 58%SLIMAIR: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMOOVAIR: Beats 68%SLIMAIR: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MOOVAIR: Beats 80%SLIMAIR: Beats 73%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 72%SLIMAIR: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 65%SLIMAIR: Beats 53%

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

    MOOVAIR
    92%
    SLIMAIR
    90%

  • Xcel CC

    MOOVAIR
    92%
    SLIMAIR
    77%

  • CEE Advanced

    MOOVAIR
    2%
    SLIMAIR
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MOOVAIR
    88%
    SLIMAIR
    79%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MOOVAIR

  1. 1MSHHA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHHA24C2AS1MOOVAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 81.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    88.4score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 96
  2. 2MSHEA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHEA24C2AN1MOOVAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.8score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 89
  3. 3MSHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHMA24C2AS1MOOVAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.34 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    76.4score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 65

SLIMAIR

  1. 1SHC24AE2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM24AE2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    74.3score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 85
  2. 2SHC24AH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM24AE2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    13.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.9score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 69
  3. 3SHC4Z27AC2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 26,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 41.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Good
    56.7score / 100Heating 41 · Cooling 72

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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