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NAPOLEON vs OLMO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical NAPOLEON model beats 63% and a typical OLMO model 38%. NAPOLEON rates higher overall.

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NAPOLEON

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 models listed

OLMO

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

20 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°FNAPOLEON: Beats 57%OLMO: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNAPOLEON: Beats 64%OLMO: Beats 37%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2NAPOLEON: Beats 65%OLMO: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2NAPOLEON: Beats 64%OLMO: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2NAPOLEON: Beats 56%OLMO: Beats 27%

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

    NAPOLEON
    90%
    OLMO
    50%
  • Xcel CC

    NAPOLEON
    79%
    OLMO
    40%
  • CEE Advanced

    NAPOLEON
    0%
    OLMO
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    NAPOLEON
    68%
    OLMO
    40%

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.

NAPOLEON

  1. 1NDHAS22-12-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS22-12-INAPOLEON1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.8score / 100
  2. 2NDHAS26-09-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26-09-INAPOLEON1 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. 3NDHAS22-18-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS22-18-INAPOLEON1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.35 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.3score / 100

OLMO

  1. 1OS-MSR18-230VOOLMO1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.0score / 100
  2. 2OS-EL09ALP230VOwith ductless indoor unit OS -EL09ALP230VIOLMO1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    54.3score / 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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