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      5-ton packaged heat pump · DHH

      Daikin DHH0601********A

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton packaged heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #12 of 29 5 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,987 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 72%
      HSPF2
      7.7 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 56%
      EER2
      12.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 96%
      Heat at 5°F
      27,000 BTU/h46% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 73%

      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.

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      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-32
      General
      BrandDaikin
      Outdoor unit modelDHH0601********A
      SeriesDHH
      TypePackaged heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 25, 2024
      Last certifiedFebruary 11, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.4 (range 16.4)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.2
      Cooling capacity60,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.7
      Capacity at 47°F59,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F35,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F27,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder46% kept at 5°F

      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 matchups1 indoor units

      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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      -16.412.27.727,000216018413
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,722-$4,793

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

      Questions4
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin DHH0601********A?
      The Daikin DHH0601********A is rated at up to 16.4 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Daikin DHH0601********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 5-ton model.
      How much does the Daikin DHH0601********A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,722-$4,793 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,149 in Phoenix and $4,025 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 DHH0601********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.

      Heat pump $2,146/yrYou save $931/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Daikin DHH0601********A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $2,146
      Current system, per year
      $3,077
      You save per year
      $931
      Payback
      24.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$13,186

      Cooling $1,288Heating $858Electricity used: 13,412 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $212

      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 February 11, 2026. How we use the data.