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DUOHOME vs ForestAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUOHOME model beats 57% and a typical ForestAir model 63%. ForestAir rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

DUOHOME

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

39 models listed

ForestAir

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

33 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°FDUOHOME: Beats 61%ForestAir: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUOHOME: Beats 48%ForestAir: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUOHOME: Beats 66%ForestAir: Beats 64%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUOHOME: Beats 63%ForestAir: Beats 80%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUOHOME: Beats 47%ForestAir: Beats 61%

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

    DUOHOME
    87%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • Xcel CC

    DUOHOME
    74%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUOHOME
    0%
    ForestAir
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUOHOME
    0%
    ForestAir
    42%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUOHOME

  1. 1DOD30-24HFN10-M1Xwith ductless indoor unit DSAG11D-23HRFN10-M1DUOHOME2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    13.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.9score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 69
  2. 2DOD30-24HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit DCD-24HRFN10-M1-DDUOHOME2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    66.2score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 59
  3. 3D4OD30-27HFN10-M1-DDUOHOMEAlso listed as D4OD30-27HFN10-M1D-D2 tons · 26,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 41.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Good
    56.7score / 100Heating 41 · Cooling 72

ForestAir

  1. 1FA-H24-D24TL-O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-K24-D24TL-I-454ForestAir2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.5score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 54
  2. 2FA-HY24-D24TL-O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-HY24-D24TL-I-454ForestAir2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.1score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 54
  3. 3FA-H24-D24TL/O-454with ductless indoor unit FA-H24-D24TL/I-454ForestAir2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 37.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.8score / 100Heating 38 · Cooling 60

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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