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
The Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump leads on value and features. The Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC wins on warranty. The Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $160 less ($1,449 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 PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump for value ($99.25 per 1,000 BTU ($1,449, 14,600 BTU) vs $110.21 per 1,000 BTU ($1,609, 14,600 BTU)) and features (phone app vs sleeve and grille included).
- Choose the Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC for warranty (2-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system).
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 PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 27 $99.25 per 1,000 BTU ($1,449, 14,600 BTU) | 12 $110.21 per 1,000 BTU ($1,609, 14,600 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 31 10.4 EER, 8.1% above the 9.6 federal minimum | 31 10.4 EER, 8.1% above the 9.6 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 67 heat pump, 3.1 COP | 67 heat pump, 3.1 COP |
| Features 10% | 40 phone app | 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 PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 14,600 BTU | 14,600 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 14,400 BTU | 14,200 BTU |
| EER | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 14,300 BTU | 13,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | Yes | - |
| Remote included | No | - |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 113 lb | 120 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor | 2 years parts, 5 years compressor |