Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#6 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.
Amazon $1,420$1,420
The Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump leads on efficiency and features. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC wins on value. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC costs $441 less ($979 vs $1,420).
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
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 PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump for efficiency (11.5 EER, 10.6% above the 10.4 federal minimum vs 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum) and features (phone app vs wall control or thermostat only).
- Choose the Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC for value ($81.58 per 1,000 BTU ($979, 12,000 BTU) vs $118.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,420, 12,000 BTU)).
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 PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $118.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,420, 12,000 BTU) | 80 $81.58 per 1,000 BTU ($979, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 71 11.5 EER, 10.6% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 6 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 80 heat pump, 3.3 COP | 73 heat pump, 3.2 COP |
| Features 10% | 40 phone app | 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 PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 11,600 BTU | 11,800 BTU |
| EER | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 11,000 BTU | 10,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| Remote included | No | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 108 lb | 110.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |