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SLOMIN'S vs TEHANLD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical SLOMIN'S model beats 36% and a typical TEHANLD model 24%. SLOMIN'S rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

SLOMIN'S

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 models listed

TEHANLD

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

10 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°FSLOMIN'S: Beats 39%TEHANLD: Beats 17%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSLOMIN'S: Beats 43%TEHANLD: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2SLOMIN'S: Beats 37%TEHANLD: Beats 12%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2SLOMIN'S: Beats 45%TEHANLD: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2SLOMIN'S: Beats 17%TEHANLD: Beats 26%

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

    SLOMIN'S
    80%
    TEHANLD
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    SLOMIN'S
    60%
    TEHANLD
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    SLOMIN'S
    0%
    TEHANLD
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    SLOMIN'S
    0%
    TEHANLD
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

SLOMIN'S

  1. 1AC2497CZwith ducted air handler AC2497AZSLOMIN'S4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    43.2score / 100
  2. 2AC2498CZwith ducted air handler AC2498AZSLOMIN'S4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    42.8score / 100

TEHANLD

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from TEHANLD.

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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