A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.
Amazon $799The ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump leads on efficiency. The ACiQ 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump wins on value. The ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $50 less ($799 vs $849).
A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.
Amazon $849Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump for efficiency (13.1 EER, 10.1% above the 11.9 federal minimum vs 11.4 EER, 0.9% above the 11.3 federal minimum).
- Choose the ACiQ 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump for value ($94.33 per 1,000 BTU ($849, 9,000 BTU) vs $114.14 per 1,000 BTU ($799, 7,000 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC unit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | ACiQ 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $114.14 per 1,000 BTU ($799, 7,000 BTU) | 86 $94.33 per 1,000 BTU ($849, 9,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 67 13.1 EER, 10.1% above the 11.9 federal minimum | 6 11.4 EER, 0.9% above the 11.3 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 60 heat pump, COP not published | 60 heat pump, COP not published |
| Features 10% | 30 remote | 30 remote |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | ACiQ 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 7,000 BTU | 9,000 BTU |
| EER | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Electric heater | 2.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor |
