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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.

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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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  • 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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUOHOME

  1. 1DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-09HWFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.3score / 100
  2. 2DOX230-12HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJM-12HWFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    2.44 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.3score / 100
  3. 3D3OX430-18HFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    72.6score / 100

ForestAir

  1. 1FA-H09-D24TL-O-454with ducted air handler FA-D09-D24TL-I-454ForestAir1 ton · 9,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.81 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    58.6score / 100
  2. 2FA-M18-D2TL-O-454ForestAir1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 84% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    57.7score / 100
  3. 3FA-MY18-D2TL-O-454ForestAir1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 105% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    105% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.2score / 100

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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