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CLASSIC vs DUOHOME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CLASSIC model beats 41% and a typical DUOHOME model 57%. DUOHOME rates higher overall.

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CLASSIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 models listed

DUOHOME

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

39 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°FCLASSIC: Beats 37%DUOHOME: Beats 61%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 43%DUOHOME: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 37%DUOHOME: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 45%DUOHOME: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 40%DUOHOME: Beats 47%

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

    CLASSIC
    65%
    DUOHOME
    87%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    65%
    DUOHOME
    74%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    3%
    DUOHOME
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    20%
    DUOHOME
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1GMRSHC36AS4CLASSIC3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 52
  2. 2TMRHC36AS4CLASSIC3 tons · 38,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.8score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 56
  3. 3TMRHC27AS3CLASSIC2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 55.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    51.1score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 47

DUOHOME

  1. 1D5OD30-36HFN10-M1-DDUOHOMEAlso listed as D5OD30-36HFN10-M1D-D3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 47.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    58.3score / 100Heating 47 · Cooling 69
  2. 2DOD30-36HFN10-M2with ductless indoor unit DCD-36HRFN10-M2-DDUOHOME3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.8Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    43.9score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 25
  3. 3DOD30-36HFN10-M1Ewith ductless indoor unit DSAG11FM-36HRFN10-M1E-DDUOHOME3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.3 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    26.1score / 100Heating 40 · Cooling 13

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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