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Dettson vs J-KU: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Dettson model beats 52% and a typical J-KU model 62%. J-KU rates higher overall.

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Dettson

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

J-KU

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

10 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°FDettson: Beats 55%J-KU: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDettson: Beats 71%J-KU: Beats 66%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Dettson: Beats 78%J-KU: Beats 48%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Dettson: Beats 42%J-KU: Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Dettson: Beats 30%J-KU: Beats 71%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Dettson
    60%
    J-KU
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Dettson
    80%
    J-KU
    90%

  • CEE Advanced

    Dettson
    0%
    J-KU
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Dettson
    100%
    J-KU
    80%

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), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Dettson

  1. 1EVD-36-O-Swith ducted air handler EVD-36-IDettson3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 68.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    16.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    68.5score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 68
  2. 2EVD-36-Owith ducted air handler EVD-36-IDettson3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.1score / 100Heating 75 · Cooling 38
  3. 3EVD-30-Owith ducted air handler MAC36H2124EDettson2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    15.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    52.6score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 37

J-KU

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from J-KU.

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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