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ACiQ Essentials 12k R-32 115V Mini-Split
This 12,000 BTU Essentials unit plugs into 115V power, uses low-GWP R-32, and pairs a 20 SEER2 rating with a strong 10 HSPF2 for the tier. The heating curve is genuinely useful: 12,000 BTU at 47F, 10,000 BTU at 17F, and 8,800 BTU at 5F. The catch is a modest 9.5 EER2, so it heats efficiently over a season but isn't a standout at peak cooling draw.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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$750 / Checked Jul 26, 2026
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- Last sourced
- Jul 26, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.7 / 10
(20.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
(10.0 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(5F certified capacity: 73.3% of the 47F rating; -4 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(3 verified features) across the catalogue
($750 median retail) among 12k systems
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 115V; MCA 17 A; breaker/fuse 25 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 16 ft; included 16 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,979.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-12EL-IHH / SENE-12EL-OH)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,699.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXM12WVJU9 / RXM12WVJU9)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 25.2 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,848.00, checked Jul 23, 2026
Availability and price context
- Last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 26, 2026: $749.99. Open the listing for today's price.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 26, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 26, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 26, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Registered
- 4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor - published per-line terms with online registration
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Strengths
- HSPF2 of 10 signals efficient seasonal heating, and the unit still puts out 8,800 BTU down at 5F.
- One ton of capacity on a standard 115V circuit makes it flexible to install in living rooms or larger bedrooms.
Weaknesses
- EER2 of 9.5 is low, so peak-load cooling costs more to run than the 9k Essentials units, which hit 12 or better.
- Not ENERGY STAR certified, and the value-brand support network is smaller than premium alternatives.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -4 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 8,800 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 10,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- ACiQ
- Brand
- ACiQ
- Product line
- ACiQ Essentials
- Model number
- ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B indoor / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B
- Outdoor unit model
- ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 115 V[1]
- MCA
- 17 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 25 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 20 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 9.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -4 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 127 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- not published
- Outdoor noise rating
- 55 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 63.9 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 218451495[2]
- Warranty
- Registered: 4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor (published per-line terms with online registration). Score uses Registered.. 6-year compressor / 4-year parts with online registration
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $749.99
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 218451495, ENERGY STAR exact check 218451495, 12,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 20 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 115V HVACDirect installation resources listing, 12,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 20 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 115V, 12,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 20 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 115V HVACDirect product specification grid
- Specification sheet
- 12,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 20 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 115V HVACDirect product specification grid
- Last sourced date
- Jul 26, 2026
Retail purchase context
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$750 / Checked Jul 26, 2026
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 16 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- not published
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31.50 x 21.69 x 12.01 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 63.9 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B) myself, or do I need a pro?
- ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 8,800 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 115 V voltage, 17 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 25 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- What warranty does the ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Registered: 4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor (published per-line terms with online registration). Score uses Registered.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- HVACDirect / ACiQ: 12,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 20 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 115VSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for ACIQ-K12Z-32-HP115B / ACIQ-K12W-W-32-HP115BSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 218451495Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 26, 2026