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DAIZUKI vs LEVIOR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DAIZUKI model beats 47% and a typical LEVIOR model 41%. DAIZUKI rates higher overall.

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

DAIZUKI

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

LEVIOR

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below 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%LEVIOR: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDAIZUKI: Beats 41%LEVIOR: Beats 39%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DAIZUKI: Beats 47%LEVIOR: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 61%LEVIOR: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 44%LEVIOR: Beats 25%

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

    DAIZUKI
    92%
    LEVIOR
    50%
  • Xcel CC

    DAIZUKI
    75%
    LEVIOR
    50%
  • CEE Advanced

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    LEVIOR
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    LEVIOR
    0%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

DAIZUKI

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DAIZUKI.

LEVIOR

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from LEVIOR.

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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