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ARCTIC KING vs DNAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ARCTIC KING model beats 35% and a typical DNAIR model 49%. DNAIR rates higher overall.

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ARCTIC KING

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

DNAIR

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

5 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°FARCTIC KING: Beats 40%DNAIR: Beats 50%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FARCTIC KING: Beats 28%DNAIR: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ARCTIC KING: Beats 29%DNAIR: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ARCTIC KING: Beats 23%DNAIR: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ARCTIC KING: Beats 27%DNAIR: Beats 26%

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

    ARCTIC KING
    20%
    DNAIR
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    DNAIR
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    DNAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    DNAIR
    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?

ARCTIC KING

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ARCTIC KING.

DNAIR

  1. 1DNHP0036H-Cwith ducted air handler DNHU0036H-EDNAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.1score / 100Heating 75 · Cooling 38
  2. 2DNHP0030H-Cwith ducted air handler DNCL0030H-EDNAIR2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    15.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    52.6score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 37

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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