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ADP vs DIAL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, DIAL scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. ADP has 15 outdoor models, DIAL has 7 outdoor models. ADP and DIAL have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ADP and DIAL on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, DIAL scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • ADP
  • DIAL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ADPDIAL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingADPDIAL
Efficiency index49%median —58%median —
COP at 5°F35%median 1.8648%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F86% (higher)median 96%38% (higher)median 72%
HSPF251%median 8.561%median 10.0
SEER237%median 15.275%median 23.0
EER243%median 11.057%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F84% (higher)median 33,000 Btu/h42% (higher)median 13,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models157
AHRI certifications2597

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardADPDIAL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.7%4 models100%7 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.7%4 models100%7 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)6.7%1 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)86.7%13 models100%7 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge6.7%1 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 0 groups where both have models
  • ADP
  • DIAL
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeADPDIAL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 45%None
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 44%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons3 · index 43%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5 · index 58%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone4 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone1 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone2 · index 58%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). 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.
Size and duct typeADPCold-climate score, best modelDIALCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXA181Awith ducted air handler V36H***P12*+TXV+TD2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217350899No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons68.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXB241Awith ducted air handler FE*G32*30+TXV5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217730117No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons54.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXB361Awith ducted air handler FC*G32*36+TXV+TD3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217730111No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXA482Awith ducted air handler HG48*60+TXV+TD5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217198710No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class59.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LSZHW12WW230BDJwith ductless indoor unit A2LSZHW12NN230BDJ4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217730605
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class36.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LSZHW23WW230BCJwith ductless indoor unit A2LSZHW23NN230BCJ1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217730607
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LMZ27WW3PBDJ2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217730608

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. 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.
Size and duct typeADPAll-around score, best modelDIALAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons44.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXA181Awith ducted air handler V36H***P12*+TXV+TD2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217350899No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons53.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXB241Awith ducted air handler FE*G32*30+TXV4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217730117No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons53.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXA361Awith ducted air handler V36H175P15*+TXV+TD4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217350909No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUSXA422Awith ducted air handler HG48*60+TXV+TD5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217198708No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LSZHW12WW230BDJwith ductless indoor unit A2LSZHW12NN230BDJ4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217730605
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class48.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LSZHW23WW230BCJwith ductless indoor unit A2LSZHW23NN230BCJ1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217730607
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)A2LMZ27WW3PBDJ2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217730608

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingADPDIAL
COP at 5°Fbeats 77% · 2.12KUSXB241ADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 77% · 2.10A2LSZHW12WW115BCJNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 128%KUSXA301ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 49% · 74%A2LSZHW23WW230BCJNon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 73% · 9.1KUSXA482ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 80% · 10.5A2LMZ27WW3PBDJNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 50% · 16.0KUSXA422ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 91% · 24.0A2LMZ27WW3PBDJNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 67% · 11.7KUSXA422ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 70% · 13.0A2LSZHW09WW115BDJNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hKUSXB241ADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 79% · 13,600 Btu/hA2LSZHW18WW230BCJNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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