Room Heat Pumps

Friedrich ZoneAire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump

4.2$1,550–$1,620

A newer Friedrich PTAC heat pump that comes with its sleeve and grille. Install, freight and cold-weather details.

Friedrich PDH15K5SG PTAC Heat Pump

3.9$1,850–$1,900

A larger Friedrich PTAC heat pump. Here is what the freight delivery, 208/230V circuit and cold-weather limits mean for you.

Klimaire 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump

4.1$900–$960

A lower-cost PTAC heat pump with 3.5 kW backup heat. What you need for the install, and how it handles cold weather.

Amana Distinctions 15,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump

4.3$1,000–$1,080

A through-the-wall PTAC heat pump with 3.5 kW backup heat. Here is what the 230V circuit, wall sleeve and seller mean for you.

Midea Duo 14,000 BTU Portable Heat Pump

4.0$600–$650

A portable air conditioner with heat pump heating for rooms where a window unit will not fit. Mild-weather heat only.

Midea 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Heat Pump

4.3$470–$520

Midea's 12,000 BTU window unit heats with a heat pump for larger rooms. Here is what the 41°F limit and the install mean for you.

Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Heat Pump

4.4$380–$420

A U-shaped inverter window unit that heats with a real heat pump. Great for small rooms in mild weather, but it stops heating below 41°F.

Buying Guides 5

Portable vs Window Heat Pump: Which Fits Your Room?

Window heat pumps are more efficient; portable ones fit windows a window unit cannot. Here is how to pick and how to read the BTU numbers.

Room Heat Pump vs Mini Split: Which Should You Buy?

A window or PTAC heat pump costs less up front. A mini split is quieter, more efficient and heats in deeper cold. Here is how to choose.

How Cold Can a Room Heat Pump Heat?

Window, portable and PTAC heat pumps all have a cold-weather limit. Here is what happens below it and how to plan your heat around it.

PTAC Heat Pumps Explained: What They Are and How to Install One

PTAC heat pumps are the through-the-wall units you see in hotels. Here is how they work, what installing one involves and when they make sense at home.

Window Heat Pump vs Window AC With Electric Heat: How to Tell

Many window units that say "with heat" use an electric heater, not a heat pump. Here is how to tell the difference and why it matters for your bill.