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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 up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating 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 · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 81.3Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    80.8score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 80
  2. 2DOX430-18HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-18HWFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    78.4score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 87
  3. 3D3OX430-18HFN10-M1-DDUOHOME1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.6Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    74.1score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 76

HAIER

  1. 11Q09RT2BE**with ducted air handler US09MB2BEHAIER1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 60.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    66.0score / 100Heating 61 · Cooling 71
  2. 21Q18RT2BE**with ducted air handler US18MB2BEHAIER1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    60.5score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 58
  3. 31Q12RT2BE**with ducted air handler US12MB2BEHAIER1 ton · 10,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 49.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.8 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    57.7score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 66

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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