Brand guide · Canada · checked October 19, 2026
DuraSTAR heat pumps
DuraSTAR is made by Ferguson Enterprises (headquarters Newport News, Virginia), the ENERGY STAR partner for all DuraSTAR heat pumps. ENERGY STAR lists 61 DuraSTAR outdoor models certified for Canada, 52 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.50 at −15°C (5°F).
DuraSTAR at a glance
- Who owns it
- Ferguson Enterprises (headquarters Newport News, Virginia), the ENERGY STAR partner for all DuraSTAR heat pumps. Ferguson operates in Canada through Wolseley Canada. No 2024-2026 change to the brand's ownership found.
- Headquarters
- Newport News, Virginia, USA
- How it's sold
- Not published
- Price tier
- Not rated. No price source could be read; the DuraSTAR site (durastarhvac.com) couldn't be read.
- What it makes
- ducted central, ductless mini-split, multi-zone, packaged
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- DuraSTAR (certified by Ferguson Enterprises)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on DuraSTAR's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 2 of 5 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRU Series | ducted central | Yes | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| DRA Series (mini/multi-split) | ductless mini-split | Yes | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| DRAC | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| DRHP | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| RHPXYC (single package) | packaged | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
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. 36 of 61 DuraSTAR outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (37 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRA1U12S2A DRAS12F2A DRA Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.50 | 11.0 | 24.6 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359280 |
| DRA1H06S2A DRAL0612F2A DRA Series | 7,400 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 8,100 BTU/h 110% of rated | 2.40 | 12.0 | 22.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359243 |
| DRA1U18S2A DRADH18F2A DRA Series | 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 14,200 BTU/h 71% of rated | 2.40 | 11.3 | 20.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359289 |
| DRA1U09S2A DRAW09F2A DRA Series | 10,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,200 BTU/h 82% of rated | 2.33 | 13.0 | 24.6 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359270 |
| DRA3U18M2A DRA Series | 19,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 14,600 BTU/h 77% of rated | 2.30 | 10.0 | 20.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359231 |
| DRA1U24S2A DRADH24F2A DRA Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 19,000 BTU/h 76% of rated | 2.30 | 11.0 | 19.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359293 |
Central (ducted) split systems (32 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at −15°C (5°F) | COP at −15°C (5°F) | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRA1U18S2A DRAM18F2A DRA Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.30 | 9.8 | 18.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215374880 |
| DRA1H18S2A DRAM18F2A DRA Series | 19,500 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 18,000 BTU/h 92% of rated | 2.20 | 10.0 | 18.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215374882 |
| DRA1U24S2A DRAM24F2A DRA Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 18,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.20 | 9.0 | 19.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215374881 |
| DRA1H24S2A DRAM24F2A DRA Series | 26,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 23,600 BTU/h 91% of rated | 2.16 | 10.0 | 18.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215374883 |
| DRU1H18S2A DRUF1820S2A DRU Series | 19,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 19,600 BTU/h 103% of rated | 2.10 | 10.8 | 19.3 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 217465406 |
| DRU1U18S2A DRUF1820S2A DRU Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 11,400 BTU/h 63% of rated | 2.10 | 9.4 | 18.5 | R-454B | 217285075 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at −15°C (5°F) | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRA1H09S2A DRAS09F2A DRA Series | 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 27.2 | 15.1 | 10.9 | 1.84 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359248 |
| DRA1U09S2A DRAS09F2A DRA Series | 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 26.0 | 16.2 | 13.9 | 2.27 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359273 |
| DRA1H06S2A DRAW06F2A DRA Series | 7,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 25.3 | 16.0 | 14.6 | 2.30 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359242 |
| DRA1H12S2A DRAS12F2A DRA Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 25.0 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 1.88 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds | 215359255 |
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
DuraSTAR didn't publish warranty terms for Canada on any page we could read on October 19, 2026. Get the warranty in writing with your quote.
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Backed by Ferguson, which calls itself 'North America's largest value-added distributor of essential water and air solutions'
- ENERGY STAR lists hundreds of R-454B DuraSTAR combinations, including many Cold Climate ducted (DRU) and mini-split (DRA) systems
Watch-outs
- The official DuraSTAR site (durastarhvac.com) couldn't be read, so warranty terms, marketed line names and low-temperature claims aren't confirmed
- Several DuraSTAR mini-split series are still certified with R-410A (DRA1-DRA5). Confirm a current A2L model.
Which rebates DuraSTAR models fit
46 DuraSTAR 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 ↗.
52 models meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which earns Quebec's higher LogisVert rate. BC uses its own qualified list. Rebate rules by province:
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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: