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Daikin vs Rheem: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Daikin model beats 45% and a typical Rheem model 54%. Rheem rates higher overall.

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Daikin

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

367 models listed

Rheem

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

291 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°FDaikin: Beats 56%Rheem: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDaikin: Beats 40%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Daikin: Beats 35%Rheem: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Daikin: Beats 39%Rheem: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Daikin: Beats 48%Rheem: Beats 46%

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

    Daikin
    27%
    Rheem
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Daikin
    15%
    Rheem
    35%

  • CEE Advanced

    Daikin
    2%
    Rheem
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Daikin
    8%
    Rheem
    16%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Daikin

None of Daikin’s ducted, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

Rheem

None of Rheem’s ducted, 5 tons and up 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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