24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · EVI HEAT
Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)
Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #269 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $612 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 30%
- HSPF2
- 11.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 75%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 44%
- Heat at 5°F
- 22,000 BTU/h81% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 60%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 22,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Deye |
| Also sold as | EG4, airspool, Photon AC |
| Outdoor unit model | DWLC2-24KR2(US) |
| Series | EVI HEAT |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2025 |
| Last certified | September 30, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.0 (range 21.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 22,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 27,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 22,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 22,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.05 |
| 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 DGLA3-24KR2(US) 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGLA3-24KR2(US) · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 22,000 | 216021344 |
| DGLA3-24KR2(US) EG4 · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 22,000 | 216772363 |
| DGLA3-24KR2(US) airspool · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 22,000 | 217958906 |
| DGLA3-24KR2(US) Photon AC · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 22,000 | 218689976 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Deye DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$636/yr
- Miami, FL$495/yr
- Houston, TX$571/yr
- Atlanta, GA$612/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$603/yr
- New York, NY$1,506/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,231/yr
- Denver, CO$1,030/yr
- Seattle, WA$638/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,277/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 Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)?
- The Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 22,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.05, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $495-$1,506 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $636 in Phoenix and $1,277 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) the same as the Deye DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)?
- 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 Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)?
- ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DGLA3-24KR2(US), EG4 DGLA3-24KR2(US), airspool DGLA3-24KR2(US).
- What refrigerant does the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) 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 September 30, 2026. How we use the data.