Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC
The best-covered budget heat pump PTAC, with WiFi and a remote included. Efficiency is ordinary, but the five year parts warranty sets it apart.
Amazon $864.97$864.97
The Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC rates 3.9 among 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC units; the Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC rates 3.8 among 12,000 BTU ones. The Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC costs $80 less ($864.97 vs $944.97).
Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC
#2 in 12,000 BTUFull review
The best-covered budget heat pump PTAC, with WiFi and a remote included. Efficiency is ordinary, but the five year parts warranty sets it apart.
Amazon $944.97$944.97
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 (7,000 to 9,000 BTU and 12,000 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 | Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC | Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $93.01 per 1,000 BTU ($864.97, 9,300 BTU) | 85 $78.75 per 1,000 BTU ($944.97, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 11 11.4 EER, 1.7% above the 11.2 federal minimum | 6 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 87 heat pump, 3.4 COP | 73 heat pump, 3.2 COP |
| Features 10% | 70 phone app, remote | 70 phone app, remote |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 100 5-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC | Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,300 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 9,200 BTU | 11,800 BTU |
| EER | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 8,100 BTU | 10,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 50 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 99.2 lb | 110.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years parts, 7 years compressor | 5 years parts, 7 years compressor |