Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC
#8 in 12,000 BTUFull review
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 $979$979
The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC leads on heating. The Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC wins on efficiency. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC costs $15 less ($979 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC for heating (heat pump, 3.2 COP vs electric strip heat only, no heat pump).
- Choose the Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC for efficiency (10.7 EER, 2.9% above the 10.4 federal minimum vs 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12,000 BTU PTAC unit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $81.58 per 1,000 BTU ($979, 12,000 BTU) | 78 $82.83 per 1,000 BTU ($994, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 6 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 19 10.7 EER, 2.9% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 73 heat pump, 3.2 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 12,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DCP 12,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 11,800 BTU | 11,800 BTU |
| EER | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Electric heat |
| Heat pump heating | 10,800 BTU | - |
| Heat pump COP | 3.2 | - |
| 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 | 110.2 lb | 103.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |