3-ton packaged heat pump · DHH
Daikin DHH0361********A
Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3-ton packaged heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #7 of 22 3 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,162 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 16.4 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 72%
- HSPF2
- 7.4 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 51%
- EER2
- 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayExcellent · beats 99%
- Heat at 5°F
- 15,000 BTU/h45% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 44%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 72% of packaged heat pumps.
Think twice if…
- You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Daikin |
| Outdoor unit model | DHH0361********A |
| Series | DHH |
| Type | Packaged heat pump |
| Nominal size | 3 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Two-stage |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 25, 2024 |
| Last certified | February 11, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 16.4 (range 16.4) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 13.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 35,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 7.4 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 33,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 18,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 15,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.85 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 16.4 | 13.0 | 7.4 | 15,000 | 216018411 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,255/yr
- Miami, FL$1,005/yr
- Houston, TX$1,125/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,162/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,136/yr
- New York, NY$2,805/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,283/yr
- Denver, CO$1,902/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,172/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,356/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 DHH0361********A?
- The Daikin DHH0361********A is rated at up to 16.4 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Daikin DHH0361********A good for cold climates?
- It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3-ton model.
- How much does the Daikin DHH0361********A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,005-$2,805 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,255 in Phoenix and $2,356 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the Daikin DHH0361********A use?
- It uses R-32.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of February 11, 2026. How we use the data.