DNAIR heat pump efficiency: 5 outdoor models compared

DNAIR has 5 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 9 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 DNAIR makes. DNAIR 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: 5
AHRI certifications: 9
Efficiency index: 49%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (5 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 80%; 4 models

How DNAIR 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.

DNAIR against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of DNAIR’s own modelsDNAIR is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 78% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (26%).

DNAIR
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile of DNAIR’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index5 models scored	49%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F5 models scored	50%	Not ranked	1.95
Capacity retention at 5°F5 models scored	68%	Not ranked	80%
HSPF25 models scored	78%	Not ranked	9.5
SEER25 models scored	39%	Not ranked	15.5
EER25 models scored	26%	Not ranked	10.5
Heating capacity at 5°F5 models scored	74%	Not ranked	27,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of DNAIR’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	80%	4
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	80%	4
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%	0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	80%	4
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%	0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%	0

Sizes and duct types offered

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

DNAIR’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

DNAIR (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	1	52%	76%	58%	37%
Ducted, 2 tons	1	51%	37%	77%	58%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2	53%	56%	91%	41%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1	37%	25%	74%	21%

Every DNAIR model in the market

DNAIR’s 5 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

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

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

Dots: 5 dnair 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.

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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 DNAIR 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 DNAIR 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
1DNHP0036H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0036H-E	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	82%	2.00	10.0	32,000	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350749	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.6
2DNHP0030H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0030H-E	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	82%	1.85	9.7	27,000	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350748	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	67.8
3DNHP0024H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNHU0024H-E	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	94%	1.91	10.0	22,600	17.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350743	Ducted, 2 tons	66.5
4DNHP0018H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0018H-E	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	79%	2.20	9.5	15,000	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350746	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	63.7
5DNHP0048H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0048H-E	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	78%	1.80	9.0	40,000	14.3	None	1	213350750	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	57.4

All-around best

Top 5 DNAIR 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
1DNHP0024H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNHU0024H-E	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	94%	1.91	10.0	17.4	11.7	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350743	Ducted, 2 tons	65.8	66.5	65.1	66.5
2DNHP0018H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNHU0018H-E	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	87%	2.04	9.3	18.0	12.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350742	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	63.4	60.4	66.3	63.7
3DNHP0036H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNHU0036H-E	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	86%	1.97	9.5	16.0	10.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350745	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	56.1	74.7	37.6	78.6
4DNHP0030H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0030H-E	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	82%	1.85	9.7	15.5	10.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350748	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	52.6	67.8	37.4	67.8
5DNHP0048H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0048H-E	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	78%	1.80	9.0	14.3	8.6	None	1	213350750	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	37.0	57.4	16.7	57.4

Best model on each rating

DNAIR’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	DNHP0018H-C	2.20	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	76%	213350746
Capacity retention at 5°F	DNHP0036H-C	86%	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	74%	213350745
HSPF2	DNHP0036H-C	10.0	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	93%	213350749
SEER2	DNHP0024H-C	17.4	Ducted, 2 tons	67%	213350743
EER2	DNHP0018H-C	12.4	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72%	213350742
Heating capacity at 5°F	DNHP0036H-C	34,400 Btu/h	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89%	213350745

All 5 DNAIR models in Explore

DNAIR 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.

DNAIR: 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	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0018H-Cwith ducted air handler DNCL0018H-E1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213350746	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0018H-Cwith ducted air handler DNHU0018H-E1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350742
Ducted, 2 tons	66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0024H-Cwith ducted air handler DNHU0024H-E1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213350743	65.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0024H-Cwith ducted air handler DNHU0024H-E1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350743
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0036H-Cwith ducted air handler DNCL0036H-E2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 213350749	56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0036H-Cwith ducted air handler DNHU0036H-E2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350745
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	57.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0048H-Cwith ducted air handler DNCL0048H-E1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213350750	37.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DNHP0048H-Cwith ducted air handler DNCL0048H-E1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350750

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest DNAIR certifications

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

The 5 most recently certified DNAIR outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
DNHP0048H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0048H-E	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	78%	9.0	14.3	None	1	213350750
DNHP0036H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0036H-E	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	82%	10.0	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350749
DNHP0030H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0030H-E	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	82%	9.7	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350748
DNHP0024H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0024H-E	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.95	80%	9.5	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350747
DNHP0018H-CDNAIRwith ducted air handler DNCL0018H-E	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	79%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	213350746

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