The Amana Distinctions is a through-the-wall PTAC heat pump, the type you see in hotels and apartments. It pairs a heat pump with a 3.5 kW electric heater for cold days. It sells for about $1,040.
What You Need Before You Buy
- A wall sleeve and outdoor grille in a standard 42 x 16 inch through-the-wall opening. Replacing an old PTAC is easiest; cutting a new hole in an exterior wall is a job for a contractor.
- A dedicated 230V, 20A circuit, per the listing. Most homes need an electrician to add one.
- The right size. See our PTAC guide before you buy.
Installation, Climate and Shipping
A PTAC slides into a wall sleeve, so swapping out an old unit can be a simple job. A new install needs a hole through an exterior wall, a sleeve, a grille and a 230V circuit, so plan on a contractor and an electrician.
The listing gives 13,500 BTU of heat pump heat plus a 3.5 kW electric heater. The heat pump handles mild weather. When it gets too cold outside for the heat pump, PTAC heat pumps switch to the built-in electric heater, which costs more to run. In places with long, hard winters, a cold-climate mini split is usually cheaper to run.
It is sold by Heatandcool, a third-party seller, not Amazon. Free delivery was showing when I checked. Check whether a sleeve and grille are included before you order.
How It Compares
| Amana 15k PTAC | Klimaire 12k PTAC | Friedrich ZoneAire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $1,000–$1,080 | $900–$960 | $1,550–$1,620 |
| Size | 14,700 BTU cool, 13,500 BTU heat pump | 11,800 BTU cool, 10,500 BTU heat pump | 12,000 BTU cool, 10,900 BTU heat pump |
| Efficiency | 11.4 EER | R-32, heat pump | R-32, heat pump |
| Installation | Wall sleeve, 230V/20A | Wall sleeve, 230V/20A | Sleeve included, 230V |
| Best for | Replacing an old PTAC | Lower-cost PTAC swap | New installs, quiet rooms |
See my Klimaire 12k PTAC and Friedrich ZoneAire reviews.
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How I researched this: the specs above come from the seller’s Amazon listing (sold by Heatandcool), not an independent test, plus a product video from The Furnace Outlet. Prices, seller and delivery checked November 10, 2026.
Amana Distinctions 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump with 3.5 kW Electric Heat
Amana Distinctions PTAC heat pump: specs, 230V and wall sleeve needs, backup heat in cold weather, and the third-party seller.
Product Brand: Amana
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