The Klimaire 12,000 BTU is a lower-cost PTAC heat pump with a 3.5 kW backup heater and R-32 refrigerant. It sells for about $930.
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 with a 6-20P outlet, 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
Sliding it into an existing sleeve is the easy case. A new install needs a wall opening, sleeve, grille and a 230V/20A circuit with the right outlet, so plan on a contractor and an electrician.
The listing gives 11,800 BTU of cooling and 10,500 BTU of heat pump heat, with a 3.5 kW heater as backup. 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. Free delivery was showing when I checked. The unit weighs about 120 pounds, so have help to unload it.
How It Compares
| Klimaire 12k PTAC | Amana 15k PTAC | Friedrich ZoneAire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $900–$960 | $1,000–$1,080 | $1,550–$1,620 |
| Size | 11,800 BTU cool, 10,500 BTU heat pump | 14,700 BTU cool, 13,500 BTU heat pump | 12,000 BTU cool, 10,900 BTU heat pump |
| Efficiency | R-32, heat pump | 11.4 EER | R-32, heat pump |
| Installation | Wall sleeve, 230V/20A | Wall sleeve, 230V/20A | Sleeve included, 230V |
| Best for | Lower-cost PTAC swap | Replacing an old PTAC | New installs, quiet rooms |
See my Amana 15k 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 video review from Tech Seekers. Prices, seller and delivery checked November 10, 2026.
Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump with 3.5 kW Heater
Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump: specs, 230V/20A needs, backup heat, noise and the third-party seller.
Product Brand: Klimaire
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