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Multi MFG vs SLIMAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Multi MFG model beats 56% and a typical SLIMAIR model 59%. SLIMAIR rates slightly higher overall.

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Multi MFG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

54 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°FMulti MFG: Beats 46%SLIMAIR: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMulti MFG: Beats 59%SLIMAIR: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Multi MFG: Beats 65%SLIMAIR: Beats 71%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Multi MFG: Beats 64%SLIMAIR: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Multi MFG: Beats 47%SLIMAIR: Beats 49%

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

    Multi MFG
    70%
    SLIMAIR
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    Multi MFG
    56%
    SLIMAIR
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    Multi MFG
    0%
    SLIMAIR
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Multi MFG
    30%
    SLIMAIR
    43%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-36HD-Awith ducted air handler 36HCHP0-C-M-AMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2HHS-36HD-Awith ducted air handler 36HSHP-C-M-AMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.5score / 100
  3. 3MSU-36HD-B-Hwith ducted air handler 36MPHP0-M-B-HMulti MFG3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.1score / 100

SLIMAIR

  1. 1SHC36VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD36VC2AGSLIMAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2SHC36VH224Vwith ducted air handler SHV36VE2AGSLIMAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    74.7score / 100
  3. 3SHC3Z27VE2AGSLIMAIR2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    66.7score / 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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