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Daikin heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Daikin heat pump beats 45% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is below average. Daikin has 367 heat pump models in this list, also sold as Amana, Amana Distinctions, Goodman.

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Overall score

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

Ranked 26 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 297 models with every rating.

Daikin, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 56%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 35%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 40%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 35%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 48%

Average (50%)

Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.

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Rebate standards

Share of this brand’s models that meet the efficiency levels rebate programs use. Programs can have other rules too.

  • 27%

    meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.

    99 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 15%

    meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.

    55 models. All brands: 38%.

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  • 2%

    reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.

    6 models. All brands: 1%.

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Top Daikin cold-climate picks, by size

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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

6 of Daikin’s 6 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJUDaikin3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    83.0score / 100
  2. 2MST483G22MHAADaikin (sold as Goodman)4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.5score / 100
  3. 3RZQ48TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ48AAVJUDaikin4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.7score / 100
  4. 4RXSQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    65.9score / 100
  5. 5RXTQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    65.8score / 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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