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Cooper & Hunter · MIA
Cooper & Hunter MIA 12,000 BTU 115V
Model CH-RLS12MIA-115VI · CH-RLS12MIA-115VO
SCORE6.2 / 10
A 115V heat pump for a garage with no 240V circuit, but 6,600 BTU/h at 5°F and a warranty that needs a licensed install. Skip it if you're doing the work yourself.
Specs
| Spec | Cooper & Hunter MIA 12,000 BTU 115V |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| Voltage | 115V |
| Rated heat at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 17°F | 9,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 5°F | 6,600 BTU/h |
| Lowest heating temp | 5°F |
| SEER2 | 21.2 |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 8.7 |
| Install type | Flare |
| Max line run | 82 ft |
| Warranty covers owner install | No |
| Warranty, parts | 5 yr |
| Warranty, compressor | 7 yr |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | No |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Electrical | 115V, 19 A min circuit ampacity, 20 A max fuse |
| Pre-charge | 25 ft |
Sources: NEEP ccASHP list · ENERGY STAR certified heat pump dataset · Cooper & Hunter MIA submittals · Cooper & Hunter MIA owner's manual · Cooper & Hunter warranty policy and leaflet (Sept 2025)
Before you buy
- ENERGY STAR still lists an older MIA generation under a different model format; confirm CH-RLS...MIA and R454B on the nameplate.
- C&H's 2025 leaflet ticks "Energy Star for Cold Climate" under every size, but only the 24K is in ENERGY STAR's dataset.
- C&H paperwork disagrees on whether the line set is in the box; confirm with the seller.
- The warranty applies only to installs by a licensed HVAC technician registered within 60 days with the installer's license number.
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