2-ton central heat pump · DIRM series
DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU
Average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #201 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $677 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 17.4 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 55%
- HSPF2
- 10.2 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 91%
- EER2
- 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 43%
- Heat at 5°F
- 22,600 BTU/h94% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 39%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 22,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 91% of central heat pumps.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIRECT AIR |
| Also sold as | CanAir, DETTSON |
| Outdoor unit model | DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU |
| Series | DIRM series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | December 25, 2021 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 17.4 (range 16.1-17.4) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.7-11.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 20,000-24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.5-10.2 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 24,000-25,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 19,200-22,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 20,000-22,600 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.91-2.00 |
| 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 DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-AH 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-AH · cold climate | 17.4 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 22,600 | 207706564 |
| DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-COIL · cold climate | 16.5 | 10.7 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 212101619 |
| DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-145-COIL · cold climate | 16.3 | 11.7 | 10.2 | 20,000 | 213481581 |
| DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-145-COIL · cold climate | 16.1 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 20,000 | 213425840 |
Same unit, other model numbers
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$776/yr
- Miami, FL$646/yr
- Houston, TX$695/yr
- Atlanta, GA$677/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$652/yr
- New York, NY$1,584/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,279/yr
- Denver, CO$1,059/yr
- Seattle, WA$646/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,308/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 DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU?
- The DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU is rated at up to 17.4 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 4 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-17.4.
- Is the DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 22,600 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 DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $646-$1,584 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $776 in Phoenix and $1,308 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU the same as the CanAir CDH2024C21?
- 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 DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU?
- ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-AH, DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-COIL, DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-145-COIL.
- What refrigerant does the DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU 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
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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.