DuraSTAR DRA1U12S1BvsHaier 1Q12TE2BE**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
DuraSTAR DRA1U12S1B
SEER2
19–25BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.8–11BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
11500–12000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Haier 1Q12TE2BE**
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
11800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
DuraSTAR DRA1U12S1B is 16% more efficient at 25.0 BTU/Wh versus 21.0 BTU/Wh for the Haier 1Q12TE2BE**. The DuraSTAR DRA1U12S1B is larger at 12000 BTU/hr versus 11800 BTU/hr. Haier 1Q12TE2BE** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the DuraSTAR DRA1U12S1B sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | DuraSTAR | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 25 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 21 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 14 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.41 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | DuraSTAR | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 11800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 11500 | 11800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 12500 | 13000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 10000 | 7800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 8400 | 10400 |
Configuration
| Spec | DuraSTAR | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | DRA1 | Tempo 230V |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 7 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | DuraSTAR | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |