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DUOHOME vs Kerr heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Kerr scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. DUOHOME has 39 outdoor models, Kerr has 38 outdoor models. DUOHOME and Kerr have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
DUOHOME and Kerr on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Kerr scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • DUOHOME
  • Kerr
  • Other ranked manufacturers
DUOHOMEKerr

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingDUOHOMEKerr
Efficiency index57%median —66%median —
COP at 5°F61% (higher)median 2.0059% (higher)median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F48%median 72%77%median 95%
HSPF266%median 9.778%median 10.0
SEER263%median 19.564%median 19.5
EER247%median 11.762%median 11.9
Heating capacity at 5°F57%median 21,600 Btu/h73%median 18,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models3938
AHRI certifications74113

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDUOHOMEKerr
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.2%34 models78.9%30 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)84.6%33 models76.3%29 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models2.6%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)74.4%29 models89.5%34 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models2.6%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models89.5%34 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 8 groups where both have models
  • DUOHOME
  • Kerr
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeDUOHOMEKerr
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons6 · index 72%7 · index 75%
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 64%3 · index 60%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 57%7 · index 66%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 59%5 · index 61%
Ducted, 5 tons and up3 · index 63%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons11 · index 53%18 · index 66%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 56%3 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 47%3 · index 67%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 46%2 · index 67%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 27%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeDUOHOMECold-climate score, best modelKerrCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-09HWFN10-M1-D5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21846565382.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP18SA-1with ducted air handler B-KHP18DA-17 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217482433
Ducted, 2 tons77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOD30-24HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-24HWFN10-M1-D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21846565685.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP24SA-1with ducted air handler B-KHP24DA-13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217482436
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOX630-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler DVBC-36HWFN10-MC3E-D6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21846564282.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP365A-17 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 216097146
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21795687082.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP486A-15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216097150
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit DCA4-09HRFN10-M1-D8 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21846566396.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-KHP06SA-112 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 216097110
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOD30-24HFN10-M1Xwith ductless indoor unit DSAG11D-23HRFN10-M15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21795685989.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-KHP24CA-13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217482434
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOD30-36HFN10-M2with ductless indoor unit DCD-36HRFN10-M2-D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21846566778.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP365A-13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216097148
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons60.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21795687173.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP486A-12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216097152
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeDUOHOMEAll-around score, best modelKerrAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-09HWFN10-M1-D6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21846565386.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP09SA-1with ducted air handler B-KHP09DA-17 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217482423
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DOD30-24HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-24HWFN10-M1-D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21846565678.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-KHP24SA-1with ducted air handler B-KHP24DA-13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217482436
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5OD30-36HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D5OD30-36HFN10-M1D-D8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795686783.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP365A-17 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097146
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795687083.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-KHP486A-15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097150
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOE30-60HFN10-M2with ducted air handler DHJ-60HWFN10-M2-D3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218465659No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOX230-09HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit DCA4-09HRFN10-M1-D11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21846566396.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-KHP06SA-116 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097110
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DOD30-24HFN10-M1Xwith ductless indoor unit DSAG11D-23HRFN10-M15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795685976.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-KHP24SA-1Also listed as A-ZKP24SA-13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097114
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5OD30-36HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D5OD30-36HFN10-M1D-D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795686678.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP365A-13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097145
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons52.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-D3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21795687175.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-KHP486A-12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097149
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)D6OE30-60HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-60HFN10-M1D-D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217956872No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingDUOHOMEKerr
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.47DOX230-12HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 2.40A-KHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 91% · 105%DOX630-36HFN10-M3XDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 150%A-KZP06SA-1Also listed as A-ZKP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 95% · 13.3DOD30-24HFN10-M1XNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 15.6A-KZP06SA-1Also listed as A-ZKP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4D6OE30-48HFN10-M1-DAlso listed as D6OE30-48HFN10-M1D-DDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 27.0A-ZKP15SA-1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 91% · 13.3DOX430-18HFN10-M1Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 18.0A-KHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 97% · 39,000 Btu/hDOX630-36HFN10-M3XDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hA-KZP18SA-1Also listed as A-ZKP18SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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