Best PTAC Heat Pumps

Last updated: November 3, 2026

PTAC units that heat with a reversing heat pump, with the electric heater kept for the coldest days.

Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Best PTAC Heat Pumps: 7,000 to 9,000 BTU

  1. Cooper & Hunter PTW 9,000 BTU PTAC
    #1 of 83.9Full 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 $864.97
    $864.97
    9,300 BTU11.4Heat pump
  2. ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
    #2 of 83.9Full 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 $1,149
    $1,149
    9,000 BTU13.5Heat pump
  3. ACiQ 7,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #3 of 83.5Full review

    A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.

    Amazon $799
    $799
    7,000 BTU13.1Heat pump
  4. ACiQ 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #4 of 83.2Full review

    A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.

    Amazon $849
    $849
    9,000 BTU11.4Heat pump
  5. Amana PTH 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #5 of 83.2Full review

    A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.

    Amazon $1,339
    $1,339
    9,000 BTU12.4Heat pump
  6. Friedrich ZoneAire 9,000 BTU PTAC
    #6 of 83.2Full 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 $1,559
    $1,559
    9,700 BTU12.1Heat pump
  7. Klimaire 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #7 of 83.1Full review

    A low-priced heat pump PTAC with a remote for a straight swap into an existing sleeve. Expect basic efficiency and check the warranty terms with the seller.

    Amazon $899
    $899
    9,300 BTU11.4Heat pump
  8. Amana Distinctions DHP 9,000 BTU PTAC
    #8 of 83.0Full review

    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 $984
    $984
    9,300 BTU11.4Heat pump

Best PTAC Heat Pumps: 12,000 BTU

  1. ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
    #1 of 74.0Full 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
    12,000 BTU12.8Heat pump
  2. Cooper & Hunter PTW 12,000 BTU PTAC
    #2 of 73.8Full 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
    12,000 BTU10.5Heat pump
  3. ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #3 of 73.3Full review

    A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.

    Amazon $899
    $899
    12,000 BTU10.5Heat pump
  4. Friedrich ZoneAire 12,000 BTU PTAC
    #4 of 73.3Full 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
    12,100 BTU11.6Heat pump
  5. Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #5 of 73.2Full review

    A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.

    Amazon $1,420
    $1,420
    12,000 BTU11.5Heat pump
  6. Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #6 of 73.1Full review

    A low-priced heat pump PTAC with a remote for a straight swap into an existing sleeve. Expect basic efficiency and check the warranty terms with the seller.

    Amazon $929
    $929
    12,000 BTU10.5Heat pump
  7. Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC
    #7 of 73.0Full review

    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 $979
    $979
    12,000 BTU10.5Heat pump

Best PTAC Heat Pumps: 15,000 BTU

  1. Cooper & Hunter PTW 15,000 BTU PTAC
    #1 of 84.2Full 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 $989.97
    $989.97
    14,700 BTU10.6Heat pump
  2. ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
    #2 of 83.8Full review

    An inverter heat pump PTAC with certified efficiency well above the minimum. Register it for the compressor warranty.

    Amazon $1,149
    $1,149
    15,000 BTU10.7Heat pump
  3. ACiQ 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #3 of 83.8Full review

    A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.

    Amazon $969
    $969
    15,000 BTU10.6Heat pump
  4. Tosot 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
    #4 of 83.6Full review

    A quiet inverter heat pump PTAC at a mid price. The efficiency figures are thin, so it suits buyers who value quiet over proven running cost.

    Amazon $999
    $999
    15,000 BTU10.7Heat pump
  5. Klimaire 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #5 of 83.4Full review

    A low-priced heat pump PTAC with a remote for a straight swap into an existing sleeve. Expect basic efficiency and check the warranty terms with the seller.

    Amazon $1,019
    $1,019
    14,700 BTU10.6Heat pump
  6. Amana Distinctions DHP 15,000 BTU PTAC
    #6 of 83.4Full review

    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
    $1,039
    14,700 BTU10.6Heat pump
  7. Amana PTH 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
    #7 of 82.8Full review

    A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.

    Amazon $1,449
    $1,449
    14,600 BTU10.4Heat pump
  8. Friedrich ZoneAire 15,000 BTU PTAC
    #8 of 82.7Full 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 $1,609
    $1,609
    14,600 BTU10.4Heat pump