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OLMO vs SEA BREEZE+: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical OLMO model beats 43% and a typical SEA BREEZE+ model 68%. SEA BREEZE+ rates higher overall.

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OLMO

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

11 models listed

SEA BREEZE+

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

23 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 45%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FOLMO: Beats 40%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2OLMO: Beats 33%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2OLMO: Beats 45%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2OLMO: Beats 50%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 65%

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

    OLMO
    91%
    SEA BREEZE+
    91%

  • Xcel CC

    OLMO
    55%
    SEA BREEZE+
    87%

  • CEE Advanced

    OLMO
    0%
    SEA BREEZE+
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    OLMO
    36%
    SEA BREEZE+
    87%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

OLMO

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from OLMO.

SEA BREEZE+

None of SEA BREEZE+’s ducted, 5 tons and up 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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