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A/H EDEN vs DIAL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical A/H EDEN model beats 34% and a typical DIAL model 58%. DIAL rates higher overall.

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A/H EDEN

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 models listed

DIAL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

7 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FA/H EDEN: Beats 43%DIAL: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FA/H EDEN: Beats 31%DIAL: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2A/H EDEN: Beats 45%DIAL: Beats 61%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2A/H EDEN: Beats 31%DIAL: Beats 75%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2A/H EDEN: Beats 26%DIAL: Beats 57%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    A/H EDEN
    86%
    DIAL
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    A/H EDEN
    57%
    DIAL
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    A/H EDEN
    0%
    DIAL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    A/H EDEN
    0%
    DIAL
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

A/H EDEN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from A/H EDEN.

DIAL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DIAL.

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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