Brand guide · Canada · checked October 19, 2026
Daikin heat pumps
Daikin is part of the Daikin Industries family. ENERGY STAR lists 89 Daikin outdoor models certified for Canada, 53 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.40 at −15°C (5°F).
Daikin at a glance
- Who owns it
- Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Japan); North American residential sales through Daikin Comfort Technologies North America (Waller/Houston, Texas). No ownership change found for 2024-2026.
- Sister brands
- Goodman, Amana
- Headquarters
- Osaka, Japan
- Where it's made
- Not stated per product line. Daikin says its North American engineering and manufacturing is headquartered at the Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston (Waller, Texas), which it calls its largest manufacturing site.
- How it's sold
- Contractor-installed
- Price tier
- Budget to premium. Daikin's own May 2026 R-32 brochure spans premium inverter models with a 12-year unit replacement term (DH9VS) down to a basic DH4SQ with no unit replacement cover, and the ductless range runs from OTERRA up to ATMOSPHERA/AURORA. No independent installed-price data was verified.
- What it makes
- ducted central, ductless mini-split, multi-zone, ducted mini-split, packaged, air-to-water
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- Daikin (certified by Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Daikin's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 6 of 8 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin FIT AURORA (DH9VS) side-discharge inverter heat pump | ducted central | Yes | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified; spec sheet: “Strong heating capacity (Met the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge)”, minimum heating operation -20°F (-28.9°C) dry bulb | R-32 |
| Daikin AURORA R-32 wall mount (single-zone) | ductless mini-split | Yes | “Up to 100% Heating Capacity at 5°F (-15°C) and confirmed continuous operation as low as -13°F (-25°C) ambient temperature” | R-32 |
| Daikin ATMOSPHERA wall mount (single-zone) | ductless mini-split | Yes | “Up to 100% rated heating capacity at 5°F (-15°C)”; heating range “-13° - 64.4°F (-25° - 18°C)” | R-32 |
| Multi-Zone Daikin AURORA MXT (2 to 5 zones) | multi-zone | Yes | “They are even designed to keep you comfortable indoors if outdoor temperatures reach -25°C.” | R-32 |
| Daikin FIT (DH6VS, DH7VS) side-discharge inverter heat pump | ducted central | Yes | No low-temperature figure published | R-32 |
| Daikin ALTHERMA 3 H HT high-temperature air-to-water | air-to-water | Yes | “can operate down to -18°F (-28°C) while still delivering space heating and optional domestic hot water”; leaving water “as high as 158°F (70°C)” | R-32 |
| Daikin OTERRA wall mount (incl. 115V models) | ductless mini-split | No | Heating range “5° - 65° F” | R-32 |
| Daikin two-stage and single-stage cube heat pumps (DH7TC, DH5SE, DH4SE, DH4SQ) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-32 |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for Canada (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 63 of 89 Daikin outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (49 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RXF12AXVJU FTXF12AXVJU OTERRA | 13,500 BTU/h 1-ton | 6,600 BTU/h 49% of rated | 2.32 | 10.2 | 21.0 | R-32 | 213895720 |
| RXF09AXVJU FTXF09AXVJU OTERRA | 10,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 4,900 BTU/h 49% of rated | 2.20 | 10.2 | 21.0 | R-32 | 213895726 |
| RXF12BVJU* FTXF12BVJU* OTERRA | 13,500 BTU/h 1-ton | 9,500 BTU/h 70% of rated | 2.10 | 10.2 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216620039 |
| RXQ12ASBU* FTXQ12ASBU* 115V OTERA | 13,500 BTU/h 1-ton | 9,300 BTU/h 69% of rated | 2.10 | 9.0 | 20.0 | R-32 | 216504981 |
| RXF18AXVJU FTXF18AXVJU OTERRA | 21,600 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 10,700 BTU/h 50% of rated | 2.10 | 9.6 | 21.0 | R-32 | 213895721 |
| RXF09BVJU* FTXF09BVJU* OTERRA | 10,900 BTU/h 1-ton | 7,700 BTU/h 71% of rated | 2.00 | 10.2 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216620038 |
Central (ducted) split systems (40 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH9VSA241CA* CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A* DH9VSA | 24,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 24,000 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.40 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216699791 |
| DH9VSA361CA* CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00A* DH9VSA | 34,200 BTU/h 3-ton | 34,200 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.40 | 10.0 | 21.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216699792 |
| DH6VSA1810A* CA*EA3022*3A*+MBVK16CP1X00A* DH6VSA | 16,800 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 77% of rated | 2.10 | 8.8 | 19.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215439760 |
| DH6VSA121MA* AWVE12SU1300A* DH6VSA*M | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 11,000 BTU/h 92% of rated | 2.00 | 8.5 | 16.5 | R-32 Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 218189010 |
| DH7VSA6010A* CA*EA6030*3A*+MBVK20DP1X00A* DH7VSA | 53,500 BTU/h 4.5-ton | 46,000 BTU/h 86% of rated | 2.00 | 8.8 | 17.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 217049679 |
| DH7VSA3610A* DFVE48DP1300A* DH7VSA | 35,000 BTU/h 3-ton | 29,000 BTU/h 83% of rated | 2.00 | 8.8 | 19.0 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215415509 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at −15°C (5°F) | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RXM12WVJU* FTXM12WVJU* ATMOSPHERA | 13,600 BTU/h 1-ton | 25.2 | 13.2 | 10.7 | 1.80 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 212494258 |
| RXF12AXVJU FTXF12AXVJU OTERRA | 13,500 BTU/h 1-ton | 21.0 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 2.32 | R-32 | 213895720 |
| RXF09AXVJU FTXF09AXVJU OTERRA | 10,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 21.0 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 2.20 | R-32 | 213895726 |
| RXF09BVJU* FTXF09BVJU* OTERRA | 10,900 BTU/h 1-ton | 21.0 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 2.00 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 216620038 |
Look up any pairing by its AHRI number in the AHRI Directory ↗ or search the model in ENERGY STAR's product finder ↗. Ratings are for the exact indoor and outdoor pairing shown.
Warranty
Registration: Same certificates cover units installed in Canada: 5-year parts if not registered within 60 days. Québec residents need not register (DH9VS spec sheet), and Daikin product pages state “Quebec Warranty of Good Working Order: 6 Years.”
Labour: None: Daikin does not pay labour
Parts cover drops to 5 years. Online registration within 60 days is needed for the 12-year parts term and, on DH9VS/DH7VS/DH6VS/DH7TC, a 12-year unit replacement term (6 years on DH5SE/DH4SE, none on DH4SQ; unit replacement also requires annual maintenance). Daikin's DH9VS spec sheet says online registration is not required in California, Florida or Québec.
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- R-32 across current Daikin home heat pumps in North America (Daikin statement; ENERGY STAR lists current Daikin models as R-32)
- 12-year parts warranty on ductless and ducted models when registered within 60 days, plus a 12-year unit replacement term on premium ducted models (DH9VS, DH7VS, DH6VS, DH7TC)
- Cold-climate options in every format: FIT AURORA ducted (ENERGY STAR Cold Climate; met the DOE CCHP Challenge), AURORA ductless (100% at 5°F, runs to -13°F), ALTHERMA 3 H HT air-to-water (to -18°F)
Watch-outs
- 60-day online registration window; unregistered systems fall to 5-year parts
- No warranty on Daikin equipment bought online unless a dealer installs it to code (Daikin warranty page)
- Unit replacement cover needs annual maintenance and differs by model (12, 6 or none)
- Canada: ENERGY STAR still lists R-410A Daikin models (e.g. DZ6VS, DZ7TC, DZ5SE, OTERRA R-410A) certified in 2026, mostly for the Canadian market; Daikin also says it “does not guarantee the availability” of replacement parts or repair services for products in Quebec
Which rebates Daikin models fit
56 Daikin outdoor models meet the cold-climate numbers NRCan publishes for its Eligible Products List (COP of at least 1.8 at −15°C at full output, 70% of rated capacity, a variable-speed compressor) on their ENERGY STAR ratings. That list decides Ontario's Home Renovation Savings rebate, Manitoba's, New Brunswick's, Yukon's and Newfoundland and Labrador's, and the federal National Heat Pump Rebate expected in early 2027. Check the exact pairing on NRCan's list ↗.
53 models meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which earns Quebec's higher LogisVert rate. BC uses its own qualified list. Rebate rules by province:
Recent news
- Daikin's R-32 split heat pump brochure lists the FIT AURORA DH9VS as the only model meeting the DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge daikinac.com ↗
- Daikin launched the ALTHERMA 3 H HT high-temperature R-32 air-to-water heat pump in the US (operation to -18°F, water up to 158°F) daikincomfort.com ↗
- Daikin added 115V OTERRA single-zone heat pumps with its SIGNA flareless adaptor daikincomfort.com ↗
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Sources
Model counts and ratings: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Brand facts checked October 19, 2026 on:
- Daikin AURORA R-32 wall mount
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA wall mount
- Daikin OTERRA wall mount
- Daikin multi-zone ductless
- Daikin FIT AURORA heat pump (DH9VS)
- Daikin FIT AURORA DH9VS R-32 spec sheet (10/25)
- Daikin FIT heat pump DH6VS
- Daikin R-32 split system heat pumps brochure PF-HPSPLITS_R32_05-26
- Daikin ductless limited warranty certificate PWDDMSTWZS
- Daikin DC3SQ/DC4SQ/DH4SQ limited warranty certificate PWDACHPR3BODB
- Daikin standard warranty information (internet purchase and Quebec disclosures)
- Daikin ALTHERMA 3 H HT release (April 2026)
- Daikin OTERRA 115V release (June 2025)
- Daikin Rebate Center - Canada
- ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps dataset (rows updated 2026-10-19)