The cheapest way into a certified, cold-capable heat pump, for a self-installer with a vacuum pump. Pioneer’s Quantum Ultra and the quick-connect Klimaire DIY have near-identical certified ratings.
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
| Capacity (certified) | |
|---|---|
| Size (nominal) | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 12,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 12,400 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 10,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 8,900 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 72% |
| Price per 1,000 Btu/h at 5 °F | $109 |
| Efficiency (certified) | |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10 |
| SEER2 | 23 |
| EER2 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 218470997 |
| Operating range | |
| Heats down to | -13 °F |
| Cooling range | 5 to 131 °F |
| Installation | |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | 16.4 ft included, up to 49 ft |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | 048-TP-12K1V-C-IN |
| Outdoor unit | 048-TP-12K1V-23S-OUT |
| Build | |
| Indoor noise | 30–46 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 52 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| Room size (maker) | up to 550 sq ft |
| Weight | indoor 24.5 lb / outdoor 62.8 lb |
| Warranty | lifetime parts (registered) |
| Warranty with DIY install | Yes |
| Released | 2026-06 |
Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $1,398 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,398The cheapest way into a certified, cold-capable heat pump, for a self-installer with a vacuum pump. Pioneer’s Quantum Ultra and the quick-connect Klimaire DIY have near-identical certified ratings.
Amazon $949.96 Della $949.96A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
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