ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
#1 in 12,000 BTUFull review
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.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
3.8/5
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.
- 12,000 BTUCooling
- 10.5EER
- Heat pumpHeat
- 5 years parts, 7 years compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$944.97
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five years of parts and seven on the compressor, the longest cover here
- WiFi smart kit and remote come in the box
- Heat pump heating costs far less to run than the electric strip in mild weather
Cons
- EER sits barely above the federal minimum, so cooling bills run higher than the best units
- The warranty only holds if a licensed HVAC technician installs it and you register within 60 days
- Sleeve and grille cost extra for a new install
The Cooper & Hunter PTW family
Every Cooper & Hunter PTW model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Cooling | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC | 9,300 BTU | 3.9/5 | $864.97 |
| Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC (this one) | 12,000 BTU | 3.8/5 | $944.97 |
| Cooper & Hunter PTW 15,000 BTU PTAC | 14,700 BTU | 4.2/5 | $989.97 |
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 | CH-PTW-12HPGF |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 11,800 BTU |
| EER | 10.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Heating | |
| Heat type | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 10,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.2 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 52 dB(A) |
| Voltage | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 110.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years parts, 7 years compressor |
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