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DIRM4-18DA25-1Z

DIRECT AIR · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

20–23.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

10.4–11.4BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

16800–18000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
High SEER2ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

DIRECT AIR DIRM4-18DA25-1Z: SEER2 23.5 BTU/Wh, better than 81% of air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

SEER2: better than 78% of the 1837 comparable models within 10% of this capacity. Their median is 21 BTU/Wh.

Where this model sits

Cooling18000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER223.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

Better than 81% of air-source heat pumps.

The DIRECT AIR DIRM4-18DA25-1Z is a 18000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 23.5 BTU/Wh it ranks better than 82% of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is more efficient than the peer median of 21 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 21.4 BTU/Wh and TOSOT models average 21 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)23.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)20BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)11.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)10.4BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)13.3BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.40
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)18000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)16800BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F20000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F15000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F14200BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesDIR Series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated4
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberDIRM4-18DA25-1Z
ENERGY STAR IDES_1129693_DIRM4-18DA25-1Z_12092024212924_23216571378
PartnerDirect Air
Date Certified2026-05-06
Available From2025-01-25
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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