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NOVAIR vs Nutech: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical NOVAIR model beats 63% and a typical Nutech model 51%. NOVAIR rates higher overall.

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NOVAIR

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

25 models listed

Nutech

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 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°FNOVAIR: Beats 48%Nutech: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNOVAIR: Beats 64%Nutech: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2NOVAIR: Beats 73%Nutech: Beats 63%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2NOVAIR: Beats 69%Nutech: Beats 68%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2NOVAIR: Beats 60%Nutech: Beats 42%

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

    NOVAIR
    88%
    Nutech
    64%

  • Xcel CC

    NOVAIR
    80%
    Nutech
    32%

  • CEE Advanced

    NOVAIR
    0%
    Nutech
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    NOVAIR
    80%
    Nutech
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

NOVAIR

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from NOVAIR.

Nutech

None of Nutech’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

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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