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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, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUOHOME

  1. 1D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DDUOHOMEAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 60.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.9 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.9 (EER2)
    Good
    52.8score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 46
  2. 2DOE30-48HFN10-M2with ductless indoor unit DCD-48HRFN10-M2-DDUOHOME4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 55.4Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    34.9score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 14

HAIER

  1. 1AU48VFPTYAHAIER4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 67.2Meets 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)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    73.9score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 81
  2. 25Q42RT2BE**HAIER3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 23.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (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
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    26.6score / 100Heating 23 · Cooling 30

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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