4-ton central heat pump · DH9VSA
Daikin DH9VSA6010A
Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #93 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,551 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 18.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 66%
- HSPF2
- 9.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 54%
- EER2
- 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 17%
- Heat at 5°F
- 47,000 BTU/h87% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 20%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 47,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
- You want a choice of indoor units - 33 certified pairings.
Think twice if…
- Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Daikin |
| Also sold as | Goodman, Amana |
| Outdoor unit model | DH9VSA6010A |
| Series | DH9VSA |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 4 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Connected (smart) capable | Yes |
| On the market since | November 17, 2025 |
| Last certified | October 7, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 18.0 (range 15.2-18.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 9.8-10.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 52,000-54,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.5-9.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 52,500-54,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 33,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 45,000-47,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80-1.90 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DFVE60DP1300A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFVE60DP1300A · cold climate | - | 18.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 47,000 | 217989105 |
| DFVE60DP0300A · cold climate | - | 18.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 47,000 | 217989110 |
| CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989112 |
| CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989114 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC1005C*A* | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989124 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0805D*A* | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989126 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0805C*A* | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989128 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0804C*A* | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989130 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80SC0805CUA* | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989134 |
| CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989139 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC0804CNA* | 16.5 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989122 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96SC0805CUA* | 16.5 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989132 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*97MC1005CNA* | 16.5 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 46,000 | 217989138 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1005CNA* | 16.5 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 217989120 |
| CHPEA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A · cold climate | - | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989111 |
| CHPEA6030*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A · cold climate | - | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989113 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989115 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 217989116 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1005DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989117 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1005DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 217989118 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0805D*A* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989125 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC1005C*A* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989123 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0805C*A* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989127 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*97MC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989135 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*97MC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 217989136 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80TC0804C*A* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989129 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*80SC0805CUA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989133 |
| CA*EA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96VC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 218003033 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96VC1205DNA* | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 218003032 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC1005CNA* | 15.5 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989119 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96SC0805CUA* | 15.5 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989131 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*97MC1005CNA* | 15.5 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989137 |
| CHPEA6030*3A · cold climate | D*96TC0804CNA* | 15.2 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 45,000 | 217989121 |
Same unit, other model numbers
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,689/yr
- Miami, FL$1,359/yr
- Houston, TX$1,514/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,551/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,514/yr
- New York, NY$3,731/yr
- Chicago, IL$3,034/yr
- Denver, CO$2,526/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,555/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$3,127/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin DH9VSA6010A?
- The Daikin DH9VSA6010A is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 33 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.
- Is the Daikin DH9VSA6010A good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Daikin DH9VSA6010A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,359-$3,731 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,689 in Phoenix and $3,127 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the Daikin DH9VSA6010A the same as the Goodman GZV9SA6010A?
- 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 DH9VSA6010A?
- ENERGY STAR lists 33 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DFVE60DP1300A, DFVE60DP0300A, CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A.
- What refrigerant does the Daikin DH9VSA6010A use?
- It uses R-32.
Running cost and savings
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of October 7, 2026. How we use the data.