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24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · EVI HEAT

Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #269 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $612 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
HSPF2
11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 75%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
22,000 BTU/h81% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 60%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 22,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-32
General
BrandDeye
Also sold asEG4, airspool, Photon AC
Outdoor unit modelDWLC2-24KR2(US)
SeriesEVI HEAT
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-32
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2025
Last certifiedSeptember 30, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
Cooling capacity22,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better11.0
Capacity at 47°F27,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F22,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F22,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.05
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder81% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DGLA3-24KR2(US) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups4 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
DGLA3-24KR2(US) · cold climate21.012.511.022,000216021344
DGLA3-24KR2(US) EG4 · cold climate21.012.511.022,000216772363
DGLA3-24KR2(US) airspool · cold climate21.012.511.022,000217958906
DGLA3-24KR2(US) Photon AC · cold climate21.012.511.022,000218689976
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

  • Deye DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$495-$1,506

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)?
The Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 22,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.05, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $495-$1,506 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $636 in Phoenix and $1,277 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) the same as the Deye DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)?
ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DGLA3-24KR2(US), EG4 DGLA3-24KR2(US), airspool DGLA3-24KR2(US).
What refrigerant does the Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US) use?
It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $644/yrYou save $573/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

2. The heat pump Deye DWLC2-24KR2(US)
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$644
Current system, per year
$1,216
You save per year
$573
Payback
14.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,775

Cooling $369Heating $275Electricity used: 4,023 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $301

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of September 30, 2026. How we use the data.