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Proair vs SMARTFLEX: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Proair model beats 50% and a typical SMARTFLEX model 29%. Proair rates higher overall.

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Proair

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 models listed

SMARTFLEX

29%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%SMARTFLEX: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FProair: Beats 65%SMARTFLEX: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Proair: Beats 77%SMARTFLEX: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Proair: Beats 48%SMARTFLEX: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Proair: Beats 26%SMARTFLEX: Beats 19%

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%
    SMARTFLEX
    36%

  • Xcel CC

    Proair
    64%
    SMARTFLEX
    64%

  • CEE Advanced

    Proair
    0%
    SMARTFLEX
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Proair
    0%
    SMARTFLEX
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Proair

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from Proair.

SMARTFLEX

  1. 1DHS18CMB22SSMARTFLEX1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.81 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.2score / 100
  2. 2DHP09CSB22Swith ductless indoor unit DHP09NWB22SSMARTFLEX1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.76 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.4 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    28.8score / 100
  3. 3DHP09CSB12Swith ductless indoor unit DHP09NWB12SSMARTFLEX1 ton · 9,100 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.70 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    25.9score / 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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