Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
A low-priced heat pump PTAC with a remote for a straight swap into an existing sleeve. Expect basic efficiency and check the warranty terms with the seller.
Amazon $899$899
The Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump rates 3.1 among 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC units; the Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump rates 3.1 among 12,000 BTU ones. The Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $30 less ($899 vs $929).
Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#7 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A low-priced heat pump PTAC with a remote for a straight swap into an existing sleeve. Expect basic efficiency and check the warranty terms with the seller.
Amazon $929$929
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 | Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 83 $96.67 per 1,000 BTU ($899, 9,300 BTU) | 87 $77.42 per 1,000 BTU ($929, 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% | 60 heat pump, COP not published | 60 heat pump, COP not published |
| Features 10% | 30 remote | 30 remote |
| Warranty 20% | 30 5-year warranty, parts coverage not stated, scored as 1 year | 30 5-year warranty, parts coverage not stated, scored as 1 year |
Specifications
| Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | No | No |
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | No | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |