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DUCTLESSAIRE vs J-KU: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 51% and a typical J-KU model 62%. J-KU rates higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

J-KU

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

10 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°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 47%J-KU: Beats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 36%J-KU: Beats 66%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 54%J-KU: Beats 48%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 61%J-KU: Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 49%J-KU: Beats 71%

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

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    60%
    J-KU
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    40%
    J-KU
    90%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    J-KU
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    20%
    J-KU
    80%

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?

DUCTLESSAIRE

  1. 1DA27-3Z-0*DUCTLESSAIRE2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 57.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    71.5score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 86

J-KU

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from J-KU.

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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