A plain heat pump PTAC for replacing an old unit in a standard sleeve. It heats cheaply, but has no remote or app and short full coverage.
Amazon $1,039
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.
- 14,600 BTUCooling
- 10.4EER
- Heat pumpHeat
- 2 years parts, 5 years compressorWarranty
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Sleeve and grille come in the box, so a new install needs nothing else
- Two years of full parts and labor cover, longer than most
- Dual motors and heavy insulation keep it quiet
- The priciest unit at its size, though the sleeve and grille are part of that
- No remote or app is listed in the box
- Its 5 kW heater needs a 30 A circuit
The Friedrich ZoneAire Premier family
Every Friedrich ZoneAire Premier model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Cooling | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC | 9,700 BTU | 3.2/5 | $1,559 |
| Friedrich ZoneAire 12,000 BTU PTAC | 12,100 BTU | 3.3/5 | $1,589 |
| Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC (this one) | 14,600 BTU | 2.7/5 | $1,609 |
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 | PDH15K5SGR3 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Cooling at 230V | 14,600 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | 14,200 BTU |
| EER | 10.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 9.6 |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Heating | |
| Heat type | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 13,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.1 |
| Electric heater | 5 kW |
| Controls and install | |
| Sleeve and grille included | Yes |
| Voltage | 208/230 V |
| Weight | 120 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years parts, 5 years compressor |
Alternatives in this size
For a room that mostly needs cooling and only light heat. Where winters matter, the heat pump version costs little more and heats far more cheaply.
Amazon $1,069A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.
Amazon $1,449Compare
Compare the Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC with any other PTAC unit →
More from Friedrich: every Friedrich product ranked.