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3-ton central heat pump · DH7VSA

Daikin DH7VSA3610A

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #58 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,020 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 85%
HSPF2
8.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
EER2
10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 17%
Heat at 5°F
29,000 BTU/h83% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 29,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 69 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-32
General
BrandDaikin
Also sold asGoodman, Amana
Outdoor unit modelDH7VSA3610A
SeriesDH7VSA
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-32
Connected (smart) capableYes
On the market sinceSeptember 3, 2024
Last certifiedJuly 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 15.2-19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-10.5
Cooling capacity34,000-35,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.8
Capacity at 47°F34,800-35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F22,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F28,000-29,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder83% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DFVE48DP1300A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups69 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 69 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
DFVE48DP1300A · cold climate-19.010.58.829,000215415509
DFVE48DP0300A · cold climate-19.010.58.829,000215429724
DFVE60DP1300A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215429729
DFVE60DP0300A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215429730
CA*EA4830*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215433911
CA*EA4830*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215433912
CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215433913
CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400215433914
CA*EA4830*3A*+MBVK20DP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400217589290
CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK16CP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400217589293
CA*EA4830*3A*+MBVK16CP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400217589291
CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.528,400217589292
CHPEA4830*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.128,400215433915
CHPEA4830*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.128,400215433916
CHPEA4830*3A*+MBVK20DP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.128,400217589294
CHPEA4830*3A*+MBVK16CP0X00A · cold climate-19.010.58.128,400217589295
DFVE42CP1300A · cold climate-18.510.58.528,400215429725
DFVE42CP0300A · cold climate-18.510.58.528,400215429726
DFVE48CP1300A · cold climate-18.510.58.528,400215429727
DFVE48CP0300A · cold climate-18.510.58.528,400215429728
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1205DNA*18.510.58.528,400215434135
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1005DNA*18.510.58.528,400215434136
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1005CNA*18.510.58.528,400215434137
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC0804CNA*18.510.58.528,400215434138
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434139
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805D*A*18.510.58.528,400215434140
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434141
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434142
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96SC0805CUA*18.510.58.528,400215434143
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80SC0805CUA*18.510.58.528,400215434144
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC1205DNA*18.510.58.528,400215434145
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC1005CNA*18.510.58.528,400215434146
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC0804CNA*18.510.58.528,400215434147
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434148
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805D*A*18.510.58.528,400215434149
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434150
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*18.510.58.528,400215434151
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*80SC0805CUA*18.510.58.528,400215434153
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC1205DNA*18.510.58.528,400215487395
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC1005CNA*18.510.58.528,400215487397
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC0804CNA*18.510.58.528,400215487398
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1205DNA*18.510.58.128,400215434154
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1005DNA*18.510.58.128,400215434155
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC1005CNA*18.510.58.128,400215434156
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96TC0804CNA*18.510.58.128,400215434157
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*18.510.58.128,400215434158
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805D*A*18.510.58.128,400215434159
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*18.510.58.128,400215434160
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*18.510.58.128,400215434161
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96SC0805CUA*18.510.58.128,400215434162
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*80SC0805CUA*18.510.58.128,400215434163
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC1205DNA*18.510.58.128,400215434164
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC1005CNA*18.510.58.128,400215434165
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*97MC0804CNA*18.510.58.128,400215434166
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC1205DNA*18.510.58.128,400215487407
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC1005CNA*18.510.58.128,400215487409
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climateD*96VC0804CNA*18.510.58.128,400215487410
CA*EA6030*3A · cold climateD*96SC0805CUA*18.010.58.528,400215434152
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0603B*A*18.010.58.128,400217755079
CA*EA4830*3A · cold climateD*80TC0803B*A*18.010.58.128,400217755080
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Daikin DH7VSA3610A: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$868-$2,474

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin DH7VSA3610A?
The Daikin DH7VSA3610A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 69 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.
Is the Daikin DH7VSA3610A good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Daikin DH7VSA3610A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $868-$2,474 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,091 in Phoenix and $2,084 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Daikin DH7VSA3610A the same as the Goodman GZV7SA3610A?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Daikin DH7VSA3610A?
ENERGY STAR lists 69 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DFVE48DP1300A, DFVE48DP0300A, DFVE60DP1300A.
What refrigerant does the Daikin DH7VSA3610A use?
It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,094/yrYou save $711/yrSee details ↓
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3. What it replaces
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Heat pump, per year
$1,094
Current system, per year
$1,805
You save per year
$711
Payback
18.3 years
Net after 10 years
-$5,892

Cooling $648Heating $445Electricity used: 6,837 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $290

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of July 28, 2026. How we use the data.