Brand guide · United States · checked October 19, 2026
Innova (formerly Ephoca) heat pumps
Innova (formerly Ephoca) is made by INNOVA, the Italian maker of all-in-one heat pumps with no outdoor unit (factories in Storo and Morbegno, engineering centre in Tione di Trento). ENERGY STAR lists 191 Innova (formerly Ephoca) outdoor models certified for the US, 191 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.30 at 5°F.
Innova (formerly Ephoca) at a glance
- Who owns it
- INNOVA, the Italian maker of all-in-one heat pumps with no outdoor unit (factories in Storo and Morbegno, engineering centre in Tione di Trento). It entered the US as INNOVA in 2019, renamed itself Ephoca in the US in 2021 after a legal settlement with Innovair, and returned to the INNOVA name in 2026. Parent legal entity not stated.
- Headquarters
- Trentino, Italy (Storo factory, Tione di Trento engineering centre); North American corporate HQ in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Where it's made
- Italy: Innova lists factories only in Storo (Trento) and Morbegno (Sondrio); it doesn't say which plant builds North American units
- How it's sold
- Contractor-installed
- Price tier
- Premium. INNOVA publishes no prices. The tier is an estimate based on its showroom-led, architect-focused positioning; get quotes.
- What it makes
- window or no outdoor unit, air-to-water
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- Ephoca, Innova (certified by Ephoca, Inc)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Innova (formerly Ephoca)'s own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 2 of 2 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIO Wall Mounted Pro (all-in-one, no outdoor unit) | window or no outdoor unit | Yes | Heating 9.0 kBtu/h at 47°F, 5.6 at 5°F, 5.4 at 0°F, 5.1 kBtu/h nominal (6.1 max) at -5°F (-20.6°C) | R-32 |
| AIO Wall Mounted (all-in-one, no outdoor unit) | window or no outdoor unit | Yes | High Performance version: 7.4 kBtu/h at 47°F, 5.3 at 5°F, 4.9 kBtu/h nominal (5.3 max) at -5°F | R-32 |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for the US (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 187 of 191 Innova (formerly Ephoca) outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Central (ducted) split systems (191 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVP19R4H1 AIO V Series | 14,200 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,200 BTU/h 58% of rated | 2.30 | 9.2 | 15.4 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217650520 |
| AWP09R3H1 AIO W Series | 6,700 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 4,500 BTU/h 67% of rated | 1.77 | 8.6 | 15.2 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217677964 |
| APP10*3*1 AIO P Series | 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 5,600 BTU/h 62% of rated | 1.76 | 8.6 | 15.8 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 213607325 |
| AVP09R4H1 AIO V Series | 8,200 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 6,400 BTU/h 78% of rated | 1.75 | 9.9 | 15.4 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217650536 |
| ADP09R4H1 AIO D Series | 8,200 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 5,900 BTU/h 72% of rated | 1.75 | 9.2 | 15.3 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217652213 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APP10*3*1 AIO P Series | 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 15.8 | 11.2 | 8.6 | 1.76 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 213607325 |
| AVP19R4H1 AIO V Series | 14,200 BTU/h 1-ton | 15.4 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 2.30 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217650520 |
| AVP09R4H1 AIO V Series | 8,200 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 15.4 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 1.75 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217650536 |
| ADP09R4H1 AIO D Series | 8,200 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 15.3 | 11.6 | 9.2 | 1.75 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217652213 |
Look up any pairing by its AHRI number in the AHRI Directory ↗ or search the model in ENERGY STAR's product finder ↗. Ratings are for the exact indoor and outdoor pairing shown.
Warranty
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- No outdoor unit: the whole system sits indoors, venting through two 8-inch wall openings (adaptable to 6-inch), so it suits condos and facades where condensers aren't allowed
- R-32, with AHRI, ENERGY STAR, NEEP, Passive House and ETL marks on product pages
- Published heating capacity down to -5°F, with optional built-in electric heat (900/1,800 W) and an ERV module
- Wide family from one maker: wall, floor, ceiling, vertical-stack and PTHP-replacement units, plus STØNE air-to-water and LOOP water-source
Watch-outs
- Small capacity (about 9,000 BTU/h nominal) that drops in deep cold (about 5,100 BTU/h at -5°F), so plan one unit per room or backup heat
- Efficiency is below ductless mini-splits (SEER2 13.65-15.7, HSPF2 7.1-8.6)
- The US brand name changed twice (INNOVA 2019, Ephoca 2021, INNOVA 2026); confirm warranty and support for Ephoca-branded units
- INNOVA warns of counterfeit 'copycat' units (innovacopycats.com); buy through authorized channels
Which rebates Innova (formerly Ephoca) models fit
Every model in these tables is ENERGY STAR certified, which is the federal equipment rule for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates where your state runs them. 191 Innova (formerly Ephoca) outdoor models also meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which several utility programs require. The 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Rebate rules by metro:
Recent news
- As of Oct 2026, ephoca.com says 'Ephoca is rebranding back to Innova'; INNOVA says the legal matter with Innovair is resolved innova.co ↗
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Sources
Model counts and ratings: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Brand facts checked October 19, 2026 on: