5-ton central heat pump · DIRM series
DIRECT AIR DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OU
Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #66 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,745 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 15.3 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 13%
- HSPF2
- 9.4 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 64%
- EER2
- 8.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 3%
- Heat at 5°F
- 48,500 BTU/h82% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 25%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 48,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
- 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 central heat pumps.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIRECT AIR |
| Also sold as | CanAir, ECOER |
| Outdoor unit model | DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OU |
| Series | DIRM series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 5 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 | 15.3 (range 15.2-15.3) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 8.8-10.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 45,000-55,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.2-9.4 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 55,000-59,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 37,000-42,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 46,500-48,500 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80-1.91 |
| 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-60MAGICPRO20-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-60MAGICPRO20-AH · cold climate | 15.3 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 48,500 | 210342132 |
| DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-COIL · cold climate | 15.2 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 46,500 | 213160453 |
Same unit, other model numbers
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$2,015/yr
- Miami, FL$1,683/yr
- Houston, TX$1,804/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,745/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,680/yr
- New York, NY$4,071/yr
- Chicago, IL$3,286/yr
- Denver, CO$2,716/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,657/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$3,355/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-60MAGICPRO20-OU?
- The DIRECT AIR DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OU is rated at up to 15.3 SEER2 and 8.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.3.
- Is the DIRECT AIR DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OU good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.91, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the DIRECT AIR DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-OU cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,657-$4,071 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,015 in Phoenix and $3,355 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-60MAGICPRO20-OU the same as the CanAir CDH2060C22?
- 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-60MAGICPRO20-OU?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-AH, DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-COIL.
- What refrigerant does the DIRECT AIR DIRM-60MAGICPRO20-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.