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DIAL vs PREMIUM LEVELLA: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DIAL model beats 58% and a typical PREMIUM LEVELLA model 47%. DIAL rates higher overall.

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

DIAL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

7 models listed

PREMIUM LEVELLA

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

17 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°FDIAL: Beats 48%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDIAL: Beats 38%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 35%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DIAL: Beats 61%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DIAL: Beats 75%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DIAL: Beats 57%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 42%

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

    DIAL
    100%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    71%

  • Xcel CC

    DIAL
    100%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    47%

  • CEE Advanced

    DIAL
    0%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DIAL
    0%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    41%

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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DIAL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DIAL.

PREMIUM LEVELLA

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from PREMIUM LEVELLA.

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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