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Durastar vs Wells: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Durastar model beats 59% and a typical Wells model 57%. 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

Wells

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

35 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%Wells: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDurastar: Beats 55%Wells: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Durastar: Beats 66%Wells: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Durastar: Beats 62%Wells: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Durastar: Beats 57%Wells: Beats 50%

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

    Durastar
    57%
    Wells
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    Durastar
    46%
    Wells
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    Durastar
    3%
    Wells
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Durastar
    60%
    Wells
    60%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Durastar

  1. 1DRA1U09S1Bwith ductless indoor unit DRAW09F1BDurastar1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.22 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.0score / 100
  2. 2DRA1U12S1Bwith ductless indoor unit DRAS12F1CDurastar1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.45 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.4score / 100
  3. 3DRA1H12S1Awith ductless indoor unit DRAS12F1CDurastar1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.0score / 100

Wells

  1. 1WSA-09HFMOwith ductless indoor unit WSA-09HFMIWells1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.8score / 100
  2. 2WSA-06HFMOwith ductless indoor unit WSA-06HFMIWells0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.6score / 100
  3. 3WSA-18HFMOwith ductless indoor unit WSA-18HFMIWells1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.3score / 100

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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