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Dynoaire vs First Co.: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Dynoaire model beats 17% and a typical First Co. model 11%. Dynoaire rates higher overall.

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Dynoaire

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

21 models listed

First Co.

11%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

21 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°FDynoaire: Beats 14%First Co.: Beats 34%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDynoaire: Beats 6%First Co.: Beats 12%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Dynoaire: Beats 22%First Co.: Beats 1%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Dynoaire: Beats 28%First Co.: Beats 0%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Dynoaire: Beats 39%First Co.: Beats 12%

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

    Dynoaire
    0%
    First Co.
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    Dynoaire
    0%
    First Co.
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    Dynoaire
    0%
    First Co.
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Dynoaire
    0%
    First Co.
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

Dynoaire

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from Dynoaire.

First Co.

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from First Co..

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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