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
4.0/5
The most efficient PTAC at its size here, for rooms used most of the year where running cost matters. Register it for the compressor warranty.
- 12,000 BTUCooling
- 12.8EER
- Heat pumpHeat
- 1 year parts, 7 years compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,199
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Inverter compressor slows down to hold temperature instead of cycling on and off
- Highest certified EER and COP at its size, so it costs the least to run here
- Quiet indoors, 46 dB(A) on high fan
- Seven years on the compressor once registered online
Cons
- Parts other than the compressor are covered for one year only
- The listing contradicts itself on WiFi and the sleeve, so confirm with the seller before ordering
The ACiQ Inverter PTAC family
Every ACiQ Inverter PTAC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Cooling | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | 9,000 BTU | 3.9/5 | $1,149 |
| ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC (this one) | 12,000 BTU | 4.0/5 | $1,199 |
| ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | 15,000 BTU | 3.8/5 | $1,149 |
How it scores
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.
Specifications
| Model number | ACIQ-12PTC-W-INV |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU |
| EER | 12.8 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Heating | |
| Heat type | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 12,000 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.8 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 46 dB(A) |
| Voltage | 208/230 V |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor |
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