Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC
The best-covered budget heat pump PTAC, with WiFi and a remote included. Efficiency is ordinary, but the five year parts warranty sets it apart.
Amazon $864.97$864.97
The Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.9 to 2.5. The Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC leads on warranty, heating and features. The Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC costs $79.03 less ($864.97 vs $944).
Amana Distinctions DCP 9,000 BTU PTAC
For a room that mostly needs cooling and only light heat. Where winters matter, the heat pump version costs little more and heats far more cheaply.
Amazon $944$944
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC for warranty (5-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system), heating (heat pump, 3.4 COP vs electric strip heat only, no heat pump) and features (phone app, remote vs wall control or thermostat only).
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 | Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 9,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $93.01 per 1,000 BTU ($864.97, 9,300 BTU) | 75 $102.61 per 1,000 BTU ($944, 9,200 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 11 11.4 EER, 1.7% above the 11.2 federal minimum | 4 11.3 EER, 0.5% above the 11.2 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 87 heat pump, 3.4 COP | 0 electric strip heat only, no heat pump |
| Features 10% | 70 phone app, remote | 0 wall control or thermostat only |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 9,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,300 BTU | 9,200 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 9,200 BTU | 9,000 BTU |
| EER | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Electric heat |
| Heat pump heating | 8,100 BTU | - |
| Heat pump COP | 3.4 | - |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| Remote included | Yes | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 50 dB(A) | - |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 99.2 lb | 97 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |