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Proair vs SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Proair model beats 50% and a typical SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES model 47%. Proair rates slightly higher overall.

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Proair

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 models listed

SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 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°FProair: Beats 45%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 14%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FProair: Beats 65%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Proair: Beats 77%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 32%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Proair: Beats 48%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Proair: Beats 26%SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES: Beats 38%

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

    Proair
    46%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    18%
  • Xcel CC

    Proair
    64%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    9%
  • CEE Advanced

    Proair
    0%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Proair
    0%
    SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES
    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.

Proair

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Proair.

SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from SLIMAIR TECHNOLOGIES.

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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