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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ARCTIC KING

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ARCTIC KING.

DNAIR

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from DNAIR.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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