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CONFORTOTAL vs DIAL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONFORTOTAL model beats 28% and a typical DIAL model 55%. DIAL rates higher overall.

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CONFORTOTAL

28%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 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°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 19%DIAL: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%DIAL: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%DIAL: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%DIAL: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%DIAL: Beats 54%

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

    CONFORTOTAL
    75%
    DIAL
    83%
  • Xcel CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    DIAL
    70%
  • CEE Advanced

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    DIAL
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    DIAL
    60%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

CONFORTOTAL

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from CONFORTOTAL.

DIAL

None of DIAL’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

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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