4 Perfect Aire mini-splits ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its size, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size mini-splits here, not third among Perfect Aire's own.
Perfect Aire makes 4 current mini-splits: 1 9,000 BTU, 1 12,000 BTU, 1 18,000 BTU and 1 24,000 BTU. Prices run from $1,719.99 for the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 12,000 BTU 115V to $2,025.45 for the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 24,000 BTU 230V. Its best-rated model in each size: the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 9,000 BTU 115V (#8 of 11 9,000 BTU, rated 3.6), the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 12,000 BTU 115V (#11 of 13 12,000 BTU, rated 3.5), the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 18,000 BTU 230V (#3 of 10 18,000 BTU, rated 4.1) and the Perfect Aire 4th Gen Quick Connect 24,000 BTU 230V (#3 of 9 24,000 BTU, rated 3.8). Sizes run from 9,000 to 24,000 BTU. All install with quick-connect line sets, with no vacuum pump. 4 of them are on the ENERGY STAR Cold Climate list.
A quick-connect unit with one of the longest warranties for a self-install, priced below MrCool’s DIY 5th Gen. Its −4 °F heating limit rules it out as the only heat in a very cold climate.
Amazon $1,981.82Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
A quick-connect unit with one of the longest warranties for a self-install, priced below MrCool’s DIY 5th Gen. Its −4 °F heating limit rules it out as the only heat in a very cold climate.
Amazon $1,981.82A quick-connect unit with one of the longest warranties for a self-install, priced below MrCool’s DIY 5th Gen. Its −4 °F heating limit rules it out as the only heat in a very cold climate.
Amazon $2,025.45A quick-connect unit with one of the longest warranties for a self-install, priced below MrCool’s DIY 5th Gen. Its −4 °F heating limit rules it out as the only heat in a very cold climate.
AmazonA quick-connect unit with one of the longest warranties for a self-install, priced below MrCool’s DIY 5th Gen. Its −4 °F heating limit rules it out as the only heat in a very cold climate.
Amazon $1,719.99
