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STEALTH vs TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical STEALTH model beats 54% and a typical TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS model 61%. TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS rates higher overall.

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

STEALTH

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 models listed

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

54 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°FSTEALTH: Beats 53%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSTEALTH: Beats 59%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2STEALTH: Beats 59%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2STEALTH: Beats 62%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2STEALTH: Beats 39%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 54%

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

    STEALTH
    73%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    93%

  • Xcel CC

    STEALTH
    64%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    82%

  • CEE Advanced

    STEALTH
    0%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    STEALTH
    0%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    83%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

STEALTH

None of STEALTH’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

  1. 1OAH36H/O6S4Pwith ducted air handler IUMDH36H/I63PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 2M5H36HS/O6S4PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERSAlso listed as M5H36HN/O6S4P3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.5score / 100
  3. 3AA36H/O64Pwith ducted air handler AH36H/I64PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 105% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    73.1score / 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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