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DAIZUKI vs Kerr Kapstone: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DAIZUKI model beats 47% and a typical Kerr Kapstone model 73%. Kerr Kapstone rates higher overall.

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DAIZUKI

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

Kerr Kapstone

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 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°FDAIZUKI: Beats 39%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDAIZUKI: Beats 41%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 84%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DAIZUKI: Beats 47%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 85%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 61%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 44%Kerr Kapstone: Beats 70%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    DAIZUKI
    92%
    Kerr Kapstone
    92%

  • Xcel CC

    DAIZUKI
    75%
    Kerr Kapstone
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    Kerr Kapstone
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    Kerr Kapstone
    100%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

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

DAIZUKI

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DAIZUKI.

Kerr Kapstone

  1. 1A-KX12P36SA-1with ducted air handler B-KX12P36SA-1Kerr Kapstone3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.4 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.3score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 62
  2. 2A-KX12P30SA-1with ducted air handler B-KX12P30SA-1Kerr Kapstone2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 68.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    16.8 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    63.0score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 57

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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