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Durastar vs KADEN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Durastar model beats 59% and a typical KADEN model 58%. Durastar rates slightly higher overall.

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Durastar

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

35 models listed

KADEN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 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°FDurastar: Beats 54%KADEN: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDurastar: Beats 55%KADEN: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Durastar: Beats 66%KADEN: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Durastar: Beats 62%KADEN: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Durastar: Beats 57%KADEN: Beats 49%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    Durastar
    57%
    KADEN
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    Durastar
    46%
    KADEN
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    Durastar
    3%
    KADEN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Durastar
    60%
    KADEN
    25%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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 Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Durastar

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Durastar.

KADEN

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from KADEN.

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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