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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 62% and a typical SLIMAIR model 59%. MOOVAIR rates slightly higher overall.

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MOOVAIR

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

SLIMAIR

59%

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%SLIMAIR: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMOOVAIR: Beats 65%SLIMAIR: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MOOVAIR: Beats 74%SLIMAIR: Beats 71%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 63%SLIMAIR: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 50%SLIMAIR: Beats 49%

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
    67%
    SLIMAIR
    67%
  • Xcel CC

    MOOVAIR
    55%
    SLIMAIR
    50%
  • CEE Advanced

    MOOVAIR
    4%
    SLIMAIR
    2%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MOOVAIR
    62%
    SLIMAIR
    43%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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.

MOOVAIR

  1. 1DMA24HOS25230E8with ducted air handler DUA24HIDU230X5MOOVAIR2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.3score / 100
  2. 2DM24HOS25230E3Awith ducted air handler DM24HIDU230X5MOOVAIRAlso listed as DMA24HOS28230E82 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.4score / 100
  3. 3DMA24HOS20230E7with ducted air handler FMA24HIAHUU230X7MOOVAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.5score / 100

SLIMAIR

  1. 1SHC24VE2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24VC2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.3score / 100
  2. 2SHC24VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24VC2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.4score / 100
  3. 3SHC24VH224Vwith ducted air handler SHV24VE2AGSLIMAIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.5score / 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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