Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC
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 $1,559$1,559
The Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC leads on efficiency, warranty and heating. The Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC wins on value. The Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC costs $575 less ($984 vs $1,559).
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
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 Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC for efficiency (12.1 EER, 9.1% above the 11.1 federal minimum vs 11.4 EER, 1.7% above the 11.2 federal minimum), warranty (2-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system) and heating (heat pump, 3.6 COP vs heat pump, 3.4 COP).
- Choose the Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC for value ($105.81 per 1,000 BTU ($984, 9,300 BTU) vs $160.72 per 1,000 BTU ($1,559, 9,700 BTU)).
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 | Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 15 $160.72 per 1,000 BTU ($1,559, 9,700 BTU) | 71 $105.81 per 1,000 BTU ($984, 9,300 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 61 12.1 EER, 9.1% above the 11.1 federal minimum | 11 11.4 EER, 1.7% above the 11.2 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 3.6 COP | 87 heat pump, 3.4 COP |
| Features 10% | 15 sleeve and grille included | 0 wall control or thermostat only |
| Warranty 20% | 55 2-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC | Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,700 BTU | 9,300 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 9,400 BTU | 9,200 BTU |
| EER | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 8,500 BTU | 8,100 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | - | No |
| Remote included | - | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 115 lb | 99.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years parts, 5 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |