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NOVAIR vs ZEPHYR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical NOVAIR model beats 63% and a typical ZEPHYR model 58%. 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

ZEPHYR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above 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%ZEPHYR: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNOVAIR: Beats 64%ZEPHYR: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2NOVAIR: Beats 73%ZEPHYR: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2NOVAIR: Beats 69%ZEPHYR: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2NOVAIR: Beats 60%ZEPHYR: Beats 52%

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%
    ZEPHYR
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    NOVAIR
    80%
    ZEPHYR
    76%

  • CEE Advanced

    NOVAIR
    0%
    ZEPHYR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    NOVAIR
    80%
    ZEPHYR
    36%

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.

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

NOVAIR

  1. 1LEA24-EVOX-30-Owith ducted air handler LEA24-EVOX-30-INOVAIR2 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

ZEPHYR

  1. 1ZE-24HPBwith ducted air handler AH-24BZEPHYR2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    57.5score / 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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