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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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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 up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1TMRHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 61.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (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
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.1score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 62
  2. 2TSZRHC09ASwith ductless indoor unit TC4VHT09SCLASSIC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    61.4score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 64
  3. 3GMRSHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 61.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (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
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    52.7score / 100Heating 61 · Cooling 44

DUOHOME

  1. 1DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit DCA4-09HRFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 80.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.17 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.3 (EER2)
    Great
    75.6score / 100Heating 80 · Cooling 71
  2. 2DOX430-18HFN10-M1Xwith ductless indoor unit DSAG11D-18HRFN10-M1DUOHOME1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 78.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.7 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    71.0score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 64
  3. 3DOX330-12HFN10-M1Xwith ductless indoor unit DSAG11BM-12HRFN10-M1DUOHOME1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 60.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.2 (EER2)
    Great
    69.5score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 79

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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