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2-ton central heat pump · DZ6VS

Daikin DZ6VSA241EA

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #230 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $708 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
HSPF2
8.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 45%
EER2
10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 10%
Heat at 5°F
16,100 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 16,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 24 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A
General
BrandDaikin
Also sold asAmana
Outdoor unit modelDZ6VSA241EA
SeriesDZ6VS
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMay 6, 2025
Last certifiedAugust 19, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0
Cooling capacity23,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.6
Capacity at 47°F23,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F16,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F16,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CA*EA2422*4A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups24 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 unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC0603B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362002
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC0604B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362003
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362005
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC0803B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362004
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362006
CA*EA2422*4A · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362007
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC0603B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362013
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC0604B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362014
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC0803B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362015
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362016
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362017
CA*EA3026*4A · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362018
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC0603B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362048
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC0604B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362049
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC0803B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362050
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362051
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362052
CA*EA2422*4B · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362053
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC0603B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362059
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC0604B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362060
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC0803B*A*17.010.08.616,100217362061
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC0804C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362062
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC0805C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362063
CA*EA3026*4B · cold climateD*80TC1005C*A*17.010.08.616,100217362064
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Daikin DZ6VSA241EA: 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$636-$1,691

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 DZ6VSA241EA?
The Daikin DZ6VSA241EA is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Daikin DZ6VSA241EA good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 16,100 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 DZ6VSA241EA cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $636-$1,691 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $782 in Phoenix and $1,412 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Daikin DZ6VSA241EA the same as the Amana ASZS60241EA?
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 DZ6VSA241EA?
ENERGY STAR lists 24 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CA*EA2422*4A, CA*EA3026*4A, CA*EA2422*4B.
What refrigerant does the Daikin DZ6VSA241EA use?
It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $776/yrYou save $410/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Daikin DZ6VSA241EA
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$776
Current system, per year
$1,186
You save per year
$410
Payback
20.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,398

Cooling $476Heating $300Electricity used: 4,849 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $134

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 August 19, 2026. How we use the data.