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airspool heat pump efficiency: 11 outdoor models compared

airspool has 11 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 11 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes airspool makes. airspool has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
11
AHRI certifications
11
Efficiency index
66%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (8 models)
Meet CEE 2025
72.7%
8 models

How airspool compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
airspool against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of airspool’s own modelsairspool is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 76% of comparable models) and weakest on SEER2 (58%).
  • airspool
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of airspool’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index8 models scored66%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F8 models scored76%Not ranked2.10
Capacity retention at 5°F8 models scored75%Not ranked95%
HSPF211 models scored72%Not ranked10.0
SEER211 models scored58%Not ranked21.5
EER211 models scored65%Not ranked12.6
Heating capacity at 5°F8 models scored64%Not ranked18,250 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of airspool’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)72.7%8
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)72.7%8
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)72.7%8
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate72.7%8

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
airspool’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • airspool (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons664%74%69%61%
Non-ducted, 2 tons467%73%79%53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons171%97%59%67%

Every airspool model in the market

airspool’s 11 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
airspool models by size and ratingColoured: airspool · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • airspool models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 11 airspool models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top airspool models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 airspool cold-climate picks across sizes. 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.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDC EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted116%2.0511.022,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770156Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5
2DWLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)airspool · ACDC EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)Also listed as DWLA4-12KR2(US)1 ton11,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted109%2.0510.810,00021.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770155Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4
3DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted81%2.2310.029,00022.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958908Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons71.7
4DW3B1-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted79%2.1410.019,00022.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958907Non-ducted, 2 tons71.4
5DWB3-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDCwith ductless indoor unit DGA2-ACDC-24KR2(US)2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted73%2.1510.017,50021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770160Non-ducted, 2 tons65.0

All-around best

Top 5 airspool models on the all-around score across sizes. 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.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDC EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted116%2.0511.021.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770156Non-ducted, 2 tons72.184.559.784.5
2DWLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)airspool · ACDC EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)Also listed as DWLA4-12KR2(US)1 ton11,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted109%2.0510.821.512.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770155Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.782.459.182.4
3DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted81%2.2310.022.512.3CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958908Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.671.769.471.7
4DW3B1-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted79%2.1410.022.012.6CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958907Non-ducted, 2 tons69.771.468.071.4
5DWB3-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDCwith ductless indoor unit DGA2-ACDC-24KR2(US)2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted73%2.1510.021.011.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1216770160Non-ducted, 2 tons54.265.043.565.0

Best model on each rating

airspool’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FDW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)2.23Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%217958908
Capacity retention at 5°FDWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)116%Non-ducted, 2 tons100%216770156
HSPF2DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)11.0Non-ducted, 2 tons87%216770156
SEER2DWA4-09KR2(US)25.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84%216770157
EER2DWA4-09KR2(US)14.5Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87%216770157
Heating capacity at 5°FDWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)22,000 Btu/hNon-ducted, 2 tons81%216770156

All 11 airspool models in Explore

airspool size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
airspool: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DWLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)Also listed as DWLA4-12KR2(US)3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21677015570.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DWLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)Also listed as DWLA4-12KR2(US)3 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216770155
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21677015672.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216770156
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons71.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21795890870.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217958908

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest airspool certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified airspool outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
DWA5-ACDC-18KR2(US)airspool · ACDCwith ductless indoor unit DGA5-ACDC-18KR2(US)1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.1574%9.821.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958909
DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.2381%10.022.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958908
DW3B1-ACDC-24KR2(US)airspool · ACDC MULTI ZONE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.1479%10.022.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958907
DWLC2-24KR2(US)airspool · EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA3-24KR2(US)2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.05116%11.021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958906
DWLA4-12KR2(US)airspool · EVIwith ductless indoor unit DGLA4-12KR2(US)1 ton11,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.05109%10.821.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1217958905

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