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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 47% and a typical DIAL model 58%. DIAL rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

CONFORTOTAL

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

7 models listed

DIAL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

7 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 52%DIAL: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 29%DIAL: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 51%DIAL: Beats 61%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 62%DIAL: Beats 75%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 39%DIAL: Beats 57%

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

    CONFORTOTAL
    100%
    DIAL
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    57%
    DIAL
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    DIAL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    DIAL
    0%

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

CONFORTOTAL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from CONFORTOTAL.

DIAL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DIAL.

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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