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DUOHOME vs HAIER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUOHOME model beats 57% and a typical HAIER model 50%. DUOHOME rates higher overall.

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DUOHOME

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

39 models listed

HAIER

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

38 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%HAIER: Beats 30%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUOHOME: Beats 48%HAIER: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUOHOME: Beats 66%HAIER: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUOHOME: Beats 63%HAIER: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUOHOME: Beats 47%HAIER: Beats 41%

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%
    HAIER
    95%
  • Xcel CC

    DUOHOME
    74%
    HAIER
    82%
  • CEE Advanced

    DUOHOME
    0%
    HAIER
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUOHOME
    0%
    HAIER
    71%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

DUOHOME

  1. 1D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DDUOHOMEAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 92
  2. 2DOX630-48HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler DVBC-48HWFN10-MD3E-DDUOHOME4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 68.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    16.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    57.1score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 45
  3. 3DOE30-48HFN10-M2with ducted air handler DTJ-48HWFN10-M2-DDUOHOME4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.1 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.3score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 45

HAIER

  1. 1AU48VFPTYAHAIER4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    69.6score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 59
  2. 21U60T3PE*HEwith ducted air handler NAM48V1TA5HAIER4 tons · 47,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 65.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    66.7score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 75
  3. 3QS15H48HA5***with ducted air handler NAM60V1TA5HAIER4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 63% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    64% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.1 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    55.2score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 43

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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