Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC
A plain heat pump PTAC for replacing an old unit in a standard sleeve. It heats cheaply, but has no remote or app and short full coverage.
Amazon $984$984
The Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC rates 3.0 among 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC units; the Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC rates 2.7 among 12,000 BTU ones. The Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC costs $10 less ($984 vs $994).
Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC
#9 in 12,000 BTUFull review
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 $994$994
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 | Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $105.81 per 1,000 BTU ($984, 9,300 BTU) | 78 $82.83 per 1,000 BTU ($994, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 11 11.4 EER, 1.7% above the 11.2 federal minimum | 19 10.7 EER, 2.9% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 87 heat pump, 3.4 COP | 0 electric strip heat only, no heat pump |
| Features 10% | 0 wall control or thermostat only | 0 wall control or thermostat only |
| Warranty 20% | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,300 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 9,200 BTU | 11,800 BTU |
| EER | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| 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 | No | No |
| Remote included | No | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 99.2 lb | 103.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |