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AIRTEMP vs DIRECT AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRTEMP model beats 45% and a typical DIRECT AIR model 61%. DIRECT AIR rates higher overall.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

AIRTEMP

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 models listed

DIRECT AIR

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

68 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°FAIRTEMP: Beats 32%DIRECT AIR: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRTEMP: Beats 65%DIRECT AIR: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRTEMP: Beats 37%DIRECT AIR: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 38%DIRECT AIR: Beats 56%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRTEMP: Beats 44%DIRECT AIR: Beats 53%

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

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Rebate standards

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

  • CEE 2025

    AIRTEMP
    48%
    DIRECT AIR
    60%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRTEMP
    52%
    DIRECT AIR
    54%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRTEMP
    0%
    DIRECT AIR
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRTEMP
    32%
    DIRECT AIR
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

AIRTEMP

  1. 1GXH48-60MSK4DHwith ducted air handler GMH48-**MSK4DH1AIRTEMP4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.1score / 100

DIRECT AIR

  1. 1DIRM-48HXPRO28-5ZDIRECT AIR4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    74.9score / 100
  2. 2DIRM-48MAGICPRO20-OUwith ducted air handler DIRM-48MAGICPRO20-AHDIRECT AIR4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  3. 3DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OUwith ducted air handler DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-AHDIRECT AIR4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.3score / 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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