Friedrich ZoneAire 12,000 BTU PTAC
#4 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A complete kit from a long-standing PTAC maker for a new wall opening. It costs the most, but the sleeve, grille and two year full cover are included.
Amazon $1,589$1,589
3.2/5
A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.
- 12,000 BTUCooling
- 11.5EER
- Heat pumpHeat
- 1 year parts, 5 years compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,420
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Bluetooth app sets it up and runs it from a phone
- High EER for its size, so cooling bills stay low
- Sound class STC 29 keeps more outdoor noise out of the room
- Heat pump heating costs far less to run than the electric strip in mild weather
Cons
- No buttons on the unit, so it needs a wall thermostat or the app
- Costs several hundred dollars more than similar heat pump PTACs
- Only the first year covers every part; years two to five cover certain parts only
The Amana PTH J series family
Every Amana PTH J series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Cooling | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana PTH 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | 9,000 BTU | 3.2/5 | $1,339 |
| Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump (this one) | 12,000 BTU | 3.2/5 | $1,420 |
| Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | 14,600 BTU | 2.8/5 | $1,449 |
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 | PTH123J35AXXX |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 11,600 BTU |
| EER | 11.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Heating | |
| Heat type | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 11,000 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.3 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Remote included | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | No |
| Voltage | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 108 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |
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Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
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