ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
The most efficient PTAC at its size here, for rooms used most of the year where running cost matters. Register it for the compressor warranty.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
The ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC rates 3.9 among 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC units; the ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump rates 3.3 among 12,000 BTU ones. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $250 less ($899 vs $1,149).
ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#3 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.
Amazon $899$899
Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (7,000 to 9,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 46 $127.67 per 1,000 BTU ($1,149, 9,000 BTU) | 91 $74.92 per 1,000 BTU ($899, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 13.5 EER, 19.5% above the 11.3 federal minimum | 6 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 4 COP | 60 heat pump, COP not published |
| Features 10% | 45 remote, inverter compressor | 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 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| EER | 13.5 | 10.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.3 | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 9,000 BTU | - |
| Heat pump COP | 4 | - |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | - | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 46 dB(A) | - |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor |