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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 54%. They are level.

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DIYCOOL

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

75 models listed

FRANKLIN

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

74 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 42%FRANKLIN: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDIYCOOL: Beats 62%FRANKLIN: Beats 45%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DIYCOOL: Beats 62%FRANKLIN: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DIYCOOL: Beats 59%FRANKLIN: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DIYCOOL: Beats 43%FRANKLIN: Beats 64%

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
    65%
    FRANKLIN
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    DIYCOOL
    55%
    FRANKLIN
    22%

  • CEE Advanced

    DIYCOOL
    1%
    FRANKLIN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DIYCOOL
    45%
    FRANKLIN
    19%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

DIYCOOL

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from DIYCOOL.

FRANKLIN

None of FRANKLIN’s ducted, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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