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Distinctions by Amana 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump (DHP123J35BA)
Model DHP123J35BA
Not fully reviewed yet
Our pick for most PTAC buyers: R-32, 12,000 BTU/h cooling, 10,800 BTU/h of heat pump output and controls on the unit, for far less than the Amana J. Its listing says it fits a standard 42 in sleeve.
Specs
| Spec | Distinctions by Amana 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump (DHP123J35BA) |
|---|---|
| Type | PTAC |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 12,000 BTU |
| Heat mode | Heat pump + strip |
| Weight | 110.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 yr |
| Cooling | 12,000 BTU/h (higher of the two published values; the table header reads 208 / 230) |
| EER | 10.5 |
| Heat pump output | 10,800 / 10,500 BTU/h, COP 3.2 |
| Heating range | 23°F to 76°F outdoors; switches to the 3.5 kW strip if the compressor fails or the load exceeds capacity |
| Strip heat (3.5 kW) | 10,900 / 8,900 BTU/h |
Sources: Distinctions brochure CB-PTAC-DIST 10-25 · Distinctions install manual IO-956 · Distinctions warranty PWEPTACO · Amazon listing B0FSSYLBLL
Before you buy
- Warranty is 5-year limited from purchase; years 2-5 functional parts are parts-only, labor needs an authorized PTAC servicer, and faulty installation is excluded.
- A Daikin-made line sold under the Amana name; don't assume Amana J or K specs or controls carry over.
- Plug type isn't in any Distinctions document we could verify; read the cord tag and nameplate.
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