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.
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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 | 12,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 15,300 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 12,000 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 100% |
| Price per 1,000 Btu/h at 5 °F | $116 |
| Efficiency (certified) | |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10.5 |
| SEER2 | 25 |
| EER2 | 14 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 217048755 |
| Operating range | |
| Heats down to | -22 °F |
| Cooling range | 5 to 131 °F |
| Installation | |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | 16 ft included, up to 50 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | WT012GLSI25HLH |
| Outdoor unit | YN012GLSI25RPH |
| Build | |
| Indoor noise | 30–46 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 57 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| Room size (maker) | up to 500 sq ft |
| Weight | indoor 23.1 lb / outdoor 69.4 lb |
| Warranty | 10 yr compressor, 7 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | Yes |
| DIY install warranty | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts |
| Released | 2025-06 |
The best value for heating through a cold winter, if you can pull a vacuum yourself or pay someone to. It holds its full rated heat at 5 °F for far less than a quick-connect unit that does the same.
Amazon $1,249.96 Della $1,249.96The 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 $949.96The 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.
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