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Star Air Kontrol vs TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Star Air Kontrol has 51 outdoor models, TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS has 54 outdoor models. Star Air Kontrol and TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS have no QMID on file and are not ranked. They share hardware: 37 equipment families appear under both names.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
Star Air Kontrol and TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Star Air Kontrol
  • TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingStar Air KontrolTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
Efficiency index56%median —61%median —
COP at 5°F61% (higher)median 2.1059% (higher)median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F46%median 72%61%median 78%
HSPF266%median 9.672%median 10.0
SEER262%median 19.062%median 20.0
EER245%median 11.054%median 11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F51%median 19,700 Btu/h66%median 26,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models5154
AHRI certifications64171

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardStar Air KontrolTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)84.3%43 models92.6%50 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)78.4%40 models90.7%49 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2%1 models1.9%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)70.6%36 models81.5%44 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2%1 models1.9%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate49%25 models83.3%45 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 10 groups where both have models
  • Star Air Kontrol
  • TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeStar Air KontrolTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons6 · index 72%11 · index 73%
Ducted, 2 tons6 · index 64%6 · index 64%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons7 · index 60%12 · index 68%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons10 · index 54%13 · index 66%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 64%3 · index 66%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 54%16 · index 61%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 52%5 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 42%9 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 43%10 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 27%2 · index 27%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeStar Air KontrolCold-climate score, best modelTRUST AIR CONDITIONERSCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SAK-06-DT2/220Vwith ducted air handler SAK-06-DT1/220V5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21636921482.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)OAH18H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH18H/I63P10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 217678082
Ducted, 2 tons77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-24-DT2/220Vwith ducted air handler SAK-24-DT1/220V7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21636921885.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OAH24H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH24H/I63P6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217678083
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)S36SCQ2Cwith ducted air handler S36AUPDA4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21880602783.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OAH36H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH36H/I63P10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 217678084
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-48-QZ/220V10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 21636924282.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M6H48HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6H48HN/O6S4P13 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 217678130
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-06-OCT2/220Vwith ductless indoor unit SAK-06-OCT1/220V9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21636922894.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)OUS06H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMC106H/I61P12 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 217678094
Non-ducted, 2 tons73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-24-CT2/220Vwith ductless indoor unit SAK-24-CT1/220V3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21636922589.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OAH24H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMC424H/I61P5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217678074
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-36-CT2/220Vwith ductless indoor unit SAK-36-CT1/220V4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21636922689.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OAH36H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMFC36H/I61P9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217678091
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons60.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-48-QZ/220V2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21636924369.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M6H60HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6H60HN/O6S4P9 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 217678134
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeStar Air KontrolAll-around score, best modelTRUST AIR CONDITIONERSAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SAK-06-DT2/220Vwith ducted air handler SAK-06-DT1/220V6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636921486.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)OAH09H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDL09H/I63P11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678077
Ducted, 2 tons79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SAK-24SQN2-M18Mwith ducted air handler SAK-24SQN1-M18MAlso listed as SAK-36SQN2-M18M7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21861277578.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)OUS24H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH24H/I63P6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678110
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)S27TZL2C*6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21837449683.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5H36HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M5H36HN/O6S4P12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678127
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-48-QZ/220V10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636924285.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)M6S48HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6S48HN/O6S4P13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678145
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-60-DT2/220Vwith ducted air handler SAK-60-DT1/220V2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636922167.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OUS60H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH60H/I63P3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678174
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-06-OCT2/220Vwith ductless indoor unit SAK-06-OCT1/220V14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636922893.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OUS06H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMW106H/I61P16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678065
Non-ducted, 2 tons66.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-24-CT2/220Vwith ductless indoor unit SAK-24-CT1/220V3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636922574.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OUS24H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMW124H/I61P5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678064
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)S27TZL2C*6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21842645266.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5H36HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M5H36HN/O6S4P9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678126
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons52.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-48-QZ/220V2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636924362.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M6H60HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6H60HN/O6S4P10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678132
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAK-60-QZ/220V1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21636924432.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)M6S60HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6S60HN/O6S4P2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217678177

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingStar Air KontrolTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.47SAK-12-OCT2/220VNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.51OUS12H/O6S4PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 94% · 100%S48SCQ2CDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 120%OAH09H/O6S4PDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 13.8SAK-06-DT2/220VDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0M6H48HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6H48HN/O6S4PDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 22.0S27TZL2C*Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 20.4M6H48HS/O6S4PAlso listed as M6H48HN/O6S4PDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.4SAK-06-DT2/220VDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 16.0OUS06H/O6S4PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 91% · 50,000 Btu/hS60SCQ2CDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 39,500 Btu/hOAH36H/O6S4PNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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