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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 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?

DIYCOOL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DIYCOOL.

FRANKLIN

No ducted, up to 1.5 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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