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WILLIS vs YITAHOME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical WILLIS model beats 63% and a typical YITAHOME model 37%. WILLIS rates higher overall.

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WILLIS

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

29 models listed

YITAHOME

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

30 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°FWILLIS: Beats 44%YITAHOME: Beats 64%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FWILLIS: Beats 71%YITAHOME: Beats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2WILLIS: Beats 50%YITAHOME: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2WILLIS: Beats 69%YITAHOME: Beats 41%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2WILLIS: Beats 72%YITAHOME: Beats 31%

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

    WILLIS
    97%
    YITAHOME
    63%

  • Xcel CC

    WILLIS
    97%
    YITAHOME
    17%

  • CEE Advanced

    WILLIS
    10%
    YITAHOME
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    WILLIS
    86%
    YITAHOME
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

WILLIS

  1. 1MZUHW30KR32-OWILLIS2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets 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
    2.07 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.6 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    70.5score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 71
  2. 2MZUHW36KR32-OWILLIS3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 52
  3. 3PUHW36KR32-Owith ductless indoor unit PUHW36KR32-IWILLISAlso listed as CHW36KR32-O3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 22.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    37.0score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 52

YITAHOME

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from YITAHOME.

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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