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OLMO vs Perfect Aire: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical OLMO model beats 38% and a typical Perfect Aire model 56%. Perfect Aire rates higher overall.

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OLMO

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

20 models listed

Perfect Aire

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

21 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°FOLMO: Beats 44%Perfect Aire: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FOLMO: Beats 37%Perfect Aire: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2OLMO: Beats 42%Perfect Aire: Beats 35%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2OLMO: Beats 43%Perfect Aire: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2OLMO: Beats 27%Perfect Aire: Beats 47%

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

    OLMO
    50%
    Perfect Aire
    71%
  • Xcel CC

    OLMO
    40%
    Perfect Aire
    71%
  • CEE Advanced

    OLMO
    0%
    Perfect Aire
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    OLMO
    40%
    Perfect Aire
    48%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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.

OLMO

  1. 1OS-MSR24-230VOOLMO2 tons · 24,000 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
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.8score / 100

Perfect Aire

  1. 13PAMSHQCO24with ductless indoor unit 3PAMSHQCW24Perfect AireAlso listed as UB1MSHQCO242 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.13 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    64.0score / 100
  2. 23PAMSHHQC24-MZO3Perfect AireAlso listed as UB1MSHHQC24-MZO32 tons · 24,000 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
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.8score / 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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