Blueridge / Blueridge XS1 Basic
Blueridge XS1 Basic 12k R-454B 115V Mini-Split
This R-454B Basic pairs a 115V circuit with the highest cooling rating in the 12K Basic group at 19 SEER2, alongside a 9.2 HSPF2. Its EER2 of 8.8, however, is low, and heating slides from 12,000 BTU at 47F to 7,700 BTU at 17F and 7,000 BTU at 5F. It's a budget mid-size option that leans toward seasonal cooling efficiency more than sustained cold-weather heat.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
Paid link
$799 / Fresh price - checked Jul 24, 2026
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Get installation quotes- Last sourced
- Aug 29, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.5 / 10
(19.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
(9.2 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(58.3% heat retained at 5F; 5 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(19 dBA indoor min / 52 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
($799 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 19.5 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 82 ft.
Alternatives
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXM12WVJU9 / RXM12WVJU9)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 25.2 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,848.00, checked Jul 23, 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
- ACiQ Extreme 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C)
8.8 score / 12k / SEER2 25.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,649.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $799.00 at Alpine Home Air; availability Not published; checked Jul 24, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Aug 29, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 24, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 5
- Newest source retrieved
- Aug 29, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 5 years parts and 7 years compressor as standard.
Strengths
- Class-leading 19 SEER2 among the 12K Basic units for strong seasonal cooling efficiency.
- Simple 115V installation for a mid-size room.
- Current-generation R-454B refrigerant keeps it low-GWP.
Weaknesses
- Peak-load EER2 of 8.8 is low despite the high SEER2, so hot-day efficiency lags.
- Heating falls off to 7,000 BTU at 5F, and with no ENERGY STAR or cold-climate rating plus a thin value-brand support network, professional installation is recommended.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- 5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 7,000 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 7,700 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[3]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Blueridge
- Brand
- Blueridge
- Product line
- Blueridge XS1 Basic
- Model number
- BXS1A12WMV indoor / BXS1A12SCV outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- BXS1A12WMV
- Outdoor unit model
- BXS1A12SCV
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[3]
- Voltage
- 115 V[1]
- MCA
- 19.5 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 19 SEER2[3]
- EER2
- 8.8 EER2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.2 HSPF2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2.2 COP[3]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 19 / 27 / 35 / 42 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 52 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 17.64 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 53.79 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[3]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Alpine Blueridge system pages can be paired with different line-set/accessory selections; the AHRI-certified indoor/outdoor pair has no single included line-set length.
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.2 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[4]
- AHRI certification number
- 216997517[3]
- Warranty
- Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (limited warranty terms). 5-year parts / 7-year compressor limited warranty
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $799.00
- Available retailers
- Alpine Home Air
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 216997517, ENERGY STAR exact check 216997517, Blueridge BXS1A12SCV-12WMV Alpine product page capture, Blueridge Blueridge XS1 Basic product page line-set specifications, HVACDirect exact search outcome BXS1A12SCV-12WMV, Blueridge BXS1A12SCV-12WMV Alpine product-page specification grid
- Specification sheet
- Blueridge BXS1A12SCV-12WMV Alpine product-page specification grid
- Last sourced date
- Aug 29, 2026
Retail purchase context
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$799 / Fresh price - checked Jul 24, 2026
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- Flared line connections[2]
- Precharged length
- 25 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Alpine Blueridge system pages can be paired with different line-set/accessory selections; the AHRI-certified indoor/outdoor pair has no single included line-set length.
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 31.69 x 11.22 x 7.64 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 28.35 x 19.49 x 10.63 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 17.64 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 53.79 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Blueridge XS1 Basic 12,000 BTU R-454B 115V (BXS1A12WMV / BXS1A12SCV) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Blueridge XS1 Basic 12,000 BTU R-454B 115V (BXS1A12WMV / BXS1A12SCV) 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 Blueridge XS1 Basic 12,000 BTU R-454B 115V (BXS1A12WMV / BXS1A12SCV) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 7,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.2 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 Blueridge XS1 Basic 12,000 BTU R-454B 115V (BXS1A12WMV / BXS1A12SCV) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 115 V voltage, 19.5 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 20 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 82 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 25 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Blueridge XS1 Basic 12,000 BTU R-454B 115V (BXS1A12WMV / BXS1A12SCV) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (limited warranty terms). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Alpine Home Air Products: Blueridge BXS1A12SCV-12WMV Alpine product specification gridSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- Blueridge / Alpine Home Air Products: Flared line set and professional startup evidenceSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Line connection type
- AHRI certificate #216997517 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - 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 216997533Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- Blueridge / Alpine Home Air Products: Flared line set and professional startup evidenceSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers system.diy_status, system.installation_type, system.sales_intent
Last updated
Jul 24, 2026