Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC
#7 in 15,000 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 $1,069$1,069
The Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC leads on value and efficiency. The Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC wins on heating, warranty and features. The Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC costs $540 less ($1,069 vs $1,609).
Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC
#9 in 15,000 BTUFull review
A complete kit from a long-standing PTAC maker for a new wall opening. It costs the most, but the sleeve, grille and two year full cover are included.
Amazon $1,609$1,609
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 DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC for value ($72.72 per 1,000 BTU ($1,069, 14,700 BTU) vs $110.21 per 1,000 BTU ($1,609, 14,600 BTU)) and efficiency (10.6 EER, 10.5% above the 9.6 federal minimum vs 10.4 EER, 8.1% above the 9.6 federal minimum).
- Choose the Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC for heating (heat pump, 3.1 COP vs electric strip heat only, no heat pump), warranty (2-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system) and features (sleeve and grille included vs wall control or thermostat only).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 15,000 BTU PTAC unit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC | Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $72.72 per 1,000 BTU ($1,069, 14,700 BTU) | 12 $110.21 per 1,000 BTU ($1,609, 14,600 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 55 10.6 EER, 10.5% above the 9.6 federal minimum | 31 10.4 EER, 8.1% above the 9.6 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 0 electric strip heat only, no heat pump | 67 heat pump, 3.1 COP |
| Features 10% | 0 wall control or thermostat only | 15 sleeve and grille included |
| Warranty 20% | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system | 55 2-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| Amana Distinctions DCP 15,000 BTU PTAC | Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 14,700 BTU | 14,600 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 14,500 BTU | 14,200 BTU |
| EER | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Electric heat | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | - | 13,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | - | 3.1 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | No | - |
| Remote included | No | - |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 105.8 lb | 120 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 2 years parts, 5 years compressor |