What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin DH9VSA361CA?

The Daikin DH9VSA361CA is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 33 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.9-21.0.

Is the Daikin DH9VSA361CA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Daikin DH9VSA361CA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $765-$2,057 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $945 in Phoenix and $1,719 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Daikin DH9VSA361CA the same as the Amana AZV9SA361CA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 DH9VSA361CA?

ENERGY STAR lists 33 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A, DFVE60DP1300A, DFVE60DP0300A.

3-ton central heat pump · DH9VSA

Daikin DH9VSA361CA

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

Ranks #11 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $859 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 97%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 34,200 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 95%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 97% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 34,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

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
Brand	Daikin
Also sold as	Amana
Outdoor unit model	DH9VSA361CA
Series	DH9VSA
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	Yes
On the market since	February 3, 2025
Last certified	January 20, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.0 (range 16.9-21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	33,400-34,200 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-10.0
Capacity at 47°F	31,000-34,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	30,800-34,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	31,000-34,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.40
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups33 indoor units

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

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CHX00A · cold climate	-	21.0	12.0	10.0	34,200	216699792
DFVE60DP1300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699819
DFVE60DP0300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699820
DFVE48DP1300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699821
DFVE48DP0300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699822
DFVE48CP1300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699823
DFVE48CP0300A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	33,000	216699824
CAEA60303A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699826
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D96TC1005CNA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699828
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D96TC0804CNA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699830
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80TC1005CA*	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699832
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80TC0805CA*	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699834
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80TC0804CA*	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699836
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80SC0805CUA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699838
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D97MC1005CNA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699840
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D97MC0804CNA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	216699842
CAEA60303A*+MBVK16CP0X00A · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	217589470
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80TC0604BA*	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	217883073
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D97MC0803BNA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	217883076
CAEA60303A · cold climate	D80SC0604BUA	19.0	11.7	9.2	32,600	217883101
CHPEA48303A+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate	-	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699825
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D96TC1005CNA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699827
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80TC1005CA*	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699831
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80TC0805CA*	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699833
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80TC0804CA*	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699835
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80SC0805CUA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699837
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D97MC1005CNA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699839
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D97MC0804CNA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	216699841
CHPEA48303A+MBVK16CP0X00A · cold climate	-	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	217589469
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80TC0604BA*	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	217883072
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D80SC0604BUA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	217883074
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D97MC0803BNA	18.2	11.0	9.0	31,000	217883075
CHPEA4830*3A · cold climate	D96TC0804CNA	16.9	11.0	8.5	31,000	216699829

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Daikin DH9VSA361CA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Amana AZV9SA361CA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$765-$2,057

Phoenix, AZ$945/yr
Miami, FL$765/yr
Houston, TX$847/yr
Atlanta, GA$859/yr
Los Angeles, CA$837/yr
New York, NY$2,057/yr
Chicago, IL$1,670/yr
Denver, CO$1,389/yr
Seattle, WA$854/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,719/yr

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 DH9VSA361CA?: The Daikin DH9VSA361CA is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 33 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.9-21.0.
Is the Daikin DH9VSA361CA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Daikin DH9VSA361CA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $765-$2,057 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $945 in Phoenix and $1,719 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Daikin DH9VSA361CA the same as the Amana AZV9SA361CA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 DH9VSA361CA?: ENERGY STAR lists 33 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A, DFVE60DP1300A, DFVE60DP0300A.
What refrigerant does the Daikin DH9VSA361CA use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $938
Current system, per year: $1,737
You save per year: $799
Payback: 16.3 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,011

Cooling $573Heating $365Electricity used: 5,865 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $390

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 January 20, 2026. How we use the data.