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DIYCOOL vs FRANKLIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DIYCOOL model beats 54% and a typical FRANKLIN model 58%. FRANKLIN rates slightly higher overall.

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DIYCOOL

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

24 models listed

FRANKLIN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 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°FDIYCOOL: Beats 53%FRANKLIN: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDIYCOOL: Beats 51%FRANKLIN: Beats 29%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DIYCOOL: Beats 63%FRANKLIN: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DIYCOOL: Beats 60%FRANKLIN: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DIYCOOL: Beats 47%FRANKLIN: Beats 91%

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

    DIYCOOL
    79%
    FRANKLIN
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    DIYCOOL
    71%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    DIYCOOL
    4%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DIYCOOL
    75%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

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?

DIYCOOL

  1. 1ACIQ-36-HP32with ducted air handler ACIQ-36-AH32DIYCOOL3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    69.4score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 62
  2. 2EZ-36-HPBwith ducted air handler EZ-36-AHBDIYCOOL3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.4 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.3score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 62
  3. 3EZ-36Z-M4BDIYCOOL3 tons · 33,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 61.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.1score / 100Heating 61 · Cooling 73

FRANKLIN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from FRANKLIN.

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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