Our take in 30 seconds
Best for: cold and very cold climatesStrengths
- Keeps 87% of its heat at 5°F, so backup heat rarely runs
- Variable-speed compressor: quieter, steadier temperatures and better humidity control
- Uses newer, lower-impact R-32 refrigerant
- Also sold under 2 other badges, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit
Good to know
- No notable drawbacks in the certified data.
Running-cost calculator
Pre-filled with EIA prices · edit any fieldUses the base certified SEER2 (15.2) and HSPF2 (9). Assumes the unit is correctly sized. How we calculate.
Heating capacity as it gets colder
A heat pump's output falls as outdoor temperature drops. This is the certified heat output of the Daikin DH9VSA6010A* at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 54,000 BTU/h for reference).
Retention at 17°F: 62% · at 5°F: 87%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.
Estimated running cost in every state
Same unit, very different bills: from about $1,455 a year in Louisiana to $5,465 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.
| State | Price | Heating | Cooling | Total / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $541 | $914 | $1,455 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $1,492 | $182 | $1,674 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $405 | $1,278 | $1,683 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $779 | $923 | $1,702 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $916 | $813 | $1,729 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $1,127 | $620 | $1,747 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $1,528 | $255 | $1,783 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $632 | $1,176 | $1,808 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $1,166 | $690 | $1,857 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $1,325 | $539 | $1,864 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $1,121 | $766 | $1,887 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $1,040 | $896 | $1,936 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $1,517 | $426 | $1,943 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $1,049 | $904 | $1,953 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $859 | $1,130 | $1,990 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $1,078 | $928 | $2,006 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $1,685 | $332 | $2,017 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $1,245 | $790 | $2,035 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $1,486 | $587 | $2,072 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $1,706 | $433 | $2,139 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $1,761 | $464 | $2,225 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $1,634 | $626 | $2,260 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $1,671 | $605 | $2,275 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $1,588 | $689 | $2,277 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $2,164 | $256 | $2,421 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $2,060 | $427 | $2,487 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $2,316 | $213 | $2,529 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $2,042 | $514 | $2,556 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $1,907 | $664 | $2,572 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $2,336 | $249 | $2,584 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $2,272 | $350 | $2,622 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $1,606 | $1,057 | $2,663 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $2,354 | $455 | $2,809 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $2,326 | $551 | $2,876 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $2,183 | $760 | $2,943 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $2,434 | $549 | $2,983 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $2,786 | $336 | $3,122 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $2,612 | $619 | $3,231 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $2,912 | $414 | $3,325 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $2,658 | $787 | $3,445 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $2,494 | $1,015 | $3,509 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $3,311 | $490 | $3,801 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $3,235 | $566 | $3,801 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $3,719 | $381 | $4,100 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $3,720 | $601 | $4,320 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $3,782 | $662 | $4,443 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $142 | $4,358 | $4,499 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $4,146 | $491 | $4,637 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $4,206 | $650 | $4,856 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $5,294 | $104 | $5,398 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $5,009 | $456 | $5,465 |
Same equipment sold under other brands
These listings share the same certifying manufacturer (Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.) and identical certified capacities and efficiency ratings, so they are almost certainly the same hardware with a different badge. If you get quotes for any of them, you are comparing installation price and warranty, not equipment. How rebadging works.
- Amana AZV9SA6010A*
- Goodman GZV9SA6010A*
Similar-size alternatives
Other ducted split system units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the Daikin DH9VSA6010A* at U.S.-average rates.
| Model | Cooling BTU/h | SEER2 | HSPF2 | 5°F kept | Est. yearly cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gree GUD60W2/NHE-D(U) | 53,000 | 16–19 | 10.5 | 100% | $2,156 (−$297) | Compare |
| Heil B5H3V48*K*AAA* | 46,500 | 20–23 | 9.5 | 76% | $1,963 (−$490) | Compare |
| Tempstar T5H3V48*K*AAA* | 46,500 | 19.5–23 | 9.5 | 72% | $2,113 (−$340) | Compare |
| Rheem RD18AY60AJVC | 52,000 | 16–18 | 10 | 66% | $2,393 (−$60) | Compare |
| Carrier 27VPA948A*030* | 49,500 | 15.2–19 | 10 | 75% | $2,249 (−$204) | Compare |
| Bosch BOVA-60MTB-M19E | 53,500 | 15.2–19 | 10 | 100% | $2,301 (−$152) | Compare |
Full specifications
| Brand | Daikin |
| Outdoor model | DH9VSA6010A* |
| Certified by | Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. |
| Product type | Ducted split system |
| Compressor | Variable-speed (inverter) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Cooling capacity | 54,000 BTU/h |
| Nominal size | 4.5 tons |
| SEER2 (certified range) | 15.2 – 18 |
| EER2 (best) | 10.5 |
| HSPF2 (best) | 9 |
| Heating capacity @ 47°F | 54,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 17°F | 33,400 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 5°F | 47,000 BTU/h |
| COP @ 5°F | 1.9 |
| ENERGY STAR cold-climate | Yes |
| Certified indoor pairings | 31 |
| Latest certification | 2026-10 |
Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), retrieved November 7, 2026. Capacities and HSPF2 are the highest values across certified pairings; confirm your exact system's AHRI reference number with your installer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daikin DH9VSA6010A* cost to run per year?
At the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh and typical national heating and cooling hours, we estimate about $2,453 per year ($1,743 heating, $710 cooling). It ranges from about $1,455 in Louisiana to $5,465 in Maine.
Does the Daikin DH9VSA6010A* work in cold weather?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and delivers 47,000 BTU/h at 5°F, 87% of its 47°F capacity, with a COP of 1.9 at 5°F.
What size is the Daikin DH9VSA6010A*?
It is rated at 54,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 4.5 tons, and 54,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.
Is the Daikin DH9VSA6010A* the same as the Amana AZV9SA6010A*?
Very likely. Both are certified by Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. with identical capacities and efficiency ratings in the ENERGY STAR database, which indicates the same equipment sold under different brands.