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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 season
Average · beats 55%
HSPF2
10.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 91%
EER2
11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F
22,600 BTU/h94% 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 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.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A
General
BrandDIRECT AIR
Also sold asCanAir, DETTSON
Outdoor unit modelDIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU
SeriesDIRM series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceDecember 25, 2021
Last certifiedJune 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.4 (range 16.1-17.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.7-11.7
Cooling capacity20,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5-10.2
Capacity at 47°F24,000-25,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F19,200-22,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F20,000-22,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.91-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder94% kept at 5°F

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 matchups4 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.
DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-AH · cold climate17.411.710.022,600207706564
DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-COIL · cold climate16.510.79.520,000212101619
DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-145-COIL · cold climate16.311.710.220,000213481581
DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-145-COIL · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213425840
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU: 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$646-$1,584

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

Questions6
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.

Heat pump $760/yrYou save $494/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 DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OU
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$760
Current system, per year
$1,254
You save per year
$494
Payback
18.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,062

Cooling $486Heating $275Electricity used: 4,750 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $204

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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.