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 rates 3.2 among 12,000 BTU PTAC units; the Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump rates 2.8 among 15,000 BTU ones. The Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $29 less ($1,420 vs $1,449).
Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#8 in 15,000 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 $1,449$1,449
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 (12,000 BTU and 15,000 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 PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $118.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,420, 12,000 BTU) | 27 $99.25 per 1,000 BTU ($1,449, 14,600 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 71 11.5 EER, 10.6% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 31 10.4 EER, 8.1% above the 9.6 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 80 heat pump, 3.3 COP | 67 heat pump, 3.1 COP |
| Features 10% | 40 phone app | 40 phone app |
| 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 PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 14,600 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 11,600 BTU | 14,400 BTU |
| EER | 11.5 | 10.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 11,000 BTU | 14,300 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Remote included | No | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 108 lb | 113 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |