DIRECT AIR heat pump efficiency: 68 outdoor models compared

DIRECT AIR has 68 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 148 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 DIRECT AIR makes. DIRECT AIR has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 68
AHRI certifications: 148
Efficiency index: 61%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (70 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 60.3%; 41 models

How DIRECT AIR 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.

DIRECT AIR against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of DIRECT AIR’s own modelsDIRECT AIR is strongest on capacity retention at 5°F (its typical model beats 61% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (53%).

DIRECT AIR
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of DIRECT AIR’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index70 models scored	61%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F70 models scored	53%	Not ranked	1.96
Capacity retention at 5°F70 models scored	61%	Not ranked	80%
HSPF289 models scored	60%	Not ranked	9.2
SEER289 models scored	56%	Not ranked	19.0
EER289 models scored	53%	Not ranked	11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F70 models scored	56%	Not ranked	19,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of DIRECT AIR’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	60.3%	41
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	58.8%	40
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.5%	1
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	54.4%	37
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.5%	1
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	50%	34

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

DIRECT AIR’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

DIRECT AIR (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	12	61%	49%	65%	63%
Ducted, 2 tons	5	67%	62%	74%	61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	13	55%	38%	66%	56%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	11	58%	45%	65%	51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	2	49%	54%	77%	46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	27	65%	56%	53%	54%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	6	66%	78%	59%	51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	9	59%	54%	54%	58%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	4	58%	51%	41%	53%

Every DIRECT AIR model in the market

DIRECT AIR’s 89 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

DIRECT AIR models by size and ratingColoured: DIRECT AIR · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size

DIRECT AIR models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 89 direct air models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 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, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	175	1.70	1.85	1.90	2.10	2.26
Ducted, 1 ton	340	1.85	1.90	2.00	2.40	2.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons	789	1.75	1.85	2.00	2.20	2.55
Ducted, 2 tons	782	1.73	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons	735	1.71	1.80	1.90	2.09	2.48
Ducted, 3 tons	652	1.68	1.70	1.90	2.06	2.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons	641	1.61	1.80	1.95	2.20	2.50
Ducted, 4 tons	367	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.02	2.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons	544	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.08	2.34
Ducted, 5 tons	25	1.80	1.80	1.90	1.90	2.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	717	1.75	1.81	1.97	2.10	2.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,064	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.07	2.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	886	1.80	1.80	1.87	2.07	2.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons	564	1.80	1.80	1.83	2.04	2.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	275	1.80	1.81	1.84	1.86	2.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons	502	1.80	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	70	1.82	1.83	1.90	2.00	2.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons	263	1.80	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	103	1.77	1.77	1.80	1.97	2.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons	29	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30	2.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top DIRECT AIR 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 DIRECT AIR 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1DIRM-06HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-06HP-WM	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	7,500	26.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207743723	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3
2DIRM-24HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-24HP-CA	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	103%	2.00	11.5	25,800	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	4	207743744	Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.1
3DIRM-09DA25-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-09HP-WM	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.19	12.3	8,581	25.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743719	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.0
4DIRM-24DA25-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ducted air handler DIRM-24HP-DU	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted	80%	2.30	11.2	20,000	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743759	Ducted, 2 tons	80.3
5DIRM-24HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ducted air handler DIRM-24HP-DU	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	108%	2.00	10.5	27,000	19.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743760	Ducted, 2 tons	79.4

All-around best

Top 5 DIRECT AIR 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1DIRM-06HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-06HP-WM	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	26.5	15.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207743723	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92.0	89.3	94.7	89.3
2DIRM-09DA25-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-09HP-WM	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.19	12.3	25.5	15.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743719	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	88.4	86.0	90.8	86.0
3DIRM-09HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ductless indoor unit DIRM-09HP-WM	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	88%	1.97	11.5	28.1	16.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743724	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	87.0	76.2	97.9	76.2
4DIRM-09HXPRO28-1ZDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ducted air handler DIRM-09HP-DUH	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted	108%	1.90	12.0	20.2	13.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	207743749	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2	74.9	95.5	74.9
5DIR-09HP28-TQODIRECT AIR · HiULTRAwith ductless indoor unit DIR-09HP28-TQI	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	78%	2.10	10.5	27.5	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	10306426	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.1	75.0	95.1	75.0

Best model on each rating

DIRECT AIR’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	DIRM-12DA25-1Z	2.39	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97%	207743720
Capacity retention at 5°F	DIRM-09HXPRO28-1Z	108%	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93%	207743749
HSPF2	DIRM-06HXPRO28-1Z	13.6	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	207743723
SEER2	DIRM-27DA25-3Z	24.6	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	99%	207743776
EER2	DIRM-09HXPRO28-1Z	16.2	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	207743724
Heating capacity at 5°F	DIRM-18HXPRO28-2Z	20,000 Btu/h	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96%	207743785

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DIRECT AIR 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.

DIRECT AIR: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-09HXPRO28-1Zwith ducted air handler DIRM-09HP-DUH9 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 207743749	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-09HXPRO28-1Zwith ducted air handler DIRM-09HP-DUH11 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743749
Ducted, 2 tons	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-24DA25-1Zwith ducted air handler DIRM-24HP-DU4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207743759	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-24DA25-1Zwith ducted air handler DIRM-24HP-DU4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743759
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-36MAGICPRO20-OUwith ducted air handler DIRM-36MAGICPRO20-COIL5 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 212388351	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-27DA25-3Z10 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743777
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-48HXPRO28-5Z3 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 207743795	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-48HXPRO28-5Z6 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743795
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	54.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOE30U-60HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MHG-60HWFN1-MW2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203269797
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-06HXPRO28-1Zwith ductless indoor unit DIRM-06HP-WM20 of 27 models qualify · AHRI 207743723	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-06HXPRO28-1Zwith ductless indoor unit DIRM-06HP-WM22 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743723
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-24HXPRO28-1Zwith ductless indoor unit DIRM-24HP-CA5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 207743744	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-24HXPRO28-1Zwith ductless indoor unit DIRM-24HP-WM5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743727
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-36HXPRO28-4Z2 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 207743791	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-36HXPRO28-4Z7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743791
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-48HXPRO28-5Z2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207743794	77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DIRM-48HXPRO28-5Z3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207743794

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest DIRECT AIR certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified DIRECT AIR outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
DIRM-60CS19-OUDIRECT AIRwith ducted air handler DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-AH	5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	58%	8.5	14.9	None	1	214232470
DIRM-24CS19-OUDIRECT AIR · DIRM serieswith ducted air handler DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-AH	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.10	75%	9.2	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	214232469
DIRM-48CS19-OUDIRECT AIRwith ducted air handler DIRM-48MAGICPRO20-AH	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.95	65%	9.4	15.8	None	1	214232468
DIRM-30CS19-OUDIRECT AIRwith ducted air handler DIRM-30MAGICPRO20-AH	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.70	56%	8.5	17.3	None	1	214232467
DIRM-18CS19-OUDIRECT AIRwith ducted air handler DIRM-18MAGICPRO20-AH	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	61%	8.8	17.0	CEE 25	1	214232466

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