The Friedrich PDH15K5SG is a 15,000 BTU PTAC heat pump from a long-standing US brand, for larger rooms. It sells for about $1,870 and has only a handful of Amazon ratings.
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 208/230V circuit, sized per the manual. Most homes need an electrician to add one.
- The right size. See our PTAC guide before you buy.
Installation, Climate and Shipping
Swapping it into an existing sleeve is the easy case. A new install needs a wall opening, sleeve, grille and a 208/230V circuit, so plan on a contractor and an electrician.
The listing gives 14,500 BTU of cooling and 13,300 BTU of heat pump heat. 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 shipped and sold by IndustrialSupplies and goes by freight: the carrier contacts you to set a delivery date, and delivery was showing about 3 to 4 weeks out when I checked. It weighs about 145 pounds, so inspect it before you sign.
How It Compares
| Friedrich PDH15 | Friedrich ZoneAire | Amana 15k PTAC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $1,850–$1,900 | $1,550–$1,620 | $1,000–$1,080 |
| Size | 14,500 BTU cool, 13,300 BTU heat pump | 12,000 BTU cool, 10,900 BTU heat pump | 14,700 BTU cool, 13,500 BTU heat pump |
| Efficiency | Heat pump, R-410A | R-32, heat pump | 11.4 EER |
| Installation | Wall sleeve, 208/230V | Sleeve included, 230V | Wall sleeve, 230V/20A |
| Best for | Larger rooms | New installs, quiet rooms | Replacing an old PTAC |
See my Friedrich ZoneAire and Amana 15k PTAC reviews.
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How I researched this: the specs above come from the seller’s Amazon listing (shipped and sold by IndustrialSupplies), not an independent test, plus a heating test video for this Friedrich PTAC series from Friedrich. Prices, seller and delivery checked November 10, 2026.
Friedrich PDH15K5SG 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
Friedrich PDH15K5SG 15,000 BTU PTAC heat pump: specs, freight delivery, 208/230V install and cold-weather backup heat.
Product Brand: Friedrich
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