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Della vs Puremind: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Della model beats 48% and a typical Puremind model 37%. Della rates higher overall.

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Della

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

94 models listed

Puremind

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

95 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°FDella: Beats 43%Puremind: Beats 24%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDella: Beats 44%Puremind: Beats 40%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Della: Beats 50%Puremind: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Della: Beats 55%Puremind: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Della: Beats 41%Puremind: Beats 28%

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

    Della
    68%
    Puremind
    47%

  • Xcel CC

    Della
    66%
    Puremind
    53%

  • CEE Advanced

    Della
    0%
    Puremind
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Della
    44%
    Puremind
    0%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

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

Della

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Della.

Puremind

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Puremind.

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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