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BHI vs DIAL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BHI model beats 36% and a typical DIAL model 55%. DIAL rates higher overall.

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BHI

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

DIAL

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

40 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°FBHI: Beats 19%DIAL: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBHI: Beats 33%DIAL: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BHI: Beats 17%DIAL: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BHI: Beats 27%DIAL: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BHI: Beats 18%DIAL: Beats 54%

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

    BHI
    20%
    DIAL
    83%

  • Xcel CC

    BHI
    20%
    DIAL
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    BHI
    0%
    DIAL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BHI
    20%
    DIAL
    60%

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?

BHI

  1. 1BHI-12K115V-ES-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-12K115V-ES-USBHI1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.1score / 100

DIAL

  1. 19000-UNI-Owith ductless indoor unit 9000Z-CAS-IDIAL1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    79.7score / 100
  2. 218000-UNI-Owith ductless indoor unit 18000Z-CAS-IDIALAlso listed as SZUN18WW2301.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.36 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    73.0score / 100
  3. 312000-UNI-Owith ductless indoor unit 12000Z-CAS-IDIALAlso listed as SZUN12WW2301 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.4score / 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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