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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 57% and a typical TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS model 59%. TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS rates slightly higher overall.

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STEALTH

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

42 models listed

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

42 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 45%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSTEALTH: Beats 61%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2STEALTH: Beats 69%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2STEALTH: Beats 61%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2STEALTH: Beats 45%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 50%

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
    62%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    69%

  • Xcel CC

    STEALTH
    48%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    52%

  • CEE Advanced

    STEALTH
    2%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    STEALTH
    50%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    57%

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

  1. 1ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MBSTEALTH3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2ACIQ-36-HPBwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36-ACLSTEALTH3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.6score / 100
  3. 3ACIQ-36-HPCwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36-AHBSTEALTH3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.9score / 100

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

  1. 1OAH36H/O4S41Pwith ducted air handler IUMDL36H/I43PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.9score / 100
  2. 2AA36H/O44Pwith ducted air handler CX36M/W4T4TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.6score / 100
  3. 3AA30H/O44Pwith ducted air handler CX36M/W4T4TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.8score / 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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