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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 55% and a typical PREMIUM LEVELLA model 45%. DIAL rates higher overall.

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DIAL

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

40 models listed

PREMIUM LEVELLA

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 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 44%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDIAL: Beats 58%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 35%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DIAL: Beats 51%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DIAL: Beats 55%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DIAL: Beats 54%PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 36%

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
    83%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    53%

  • Xcel CC

    DIAL
    70%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    28%

  • CEE Advanced

    DIAL
    0%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DIAL
    60%
    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    13%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DIAL

None of DIAL’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

PREMIUM LEVELLA

None of PREMIUM LEVELLA’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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