Friedrich / Floating Air Select
Friedrich Floating Air Select 12k R-32 115V Mini-Split
This 12,000 BTU Select head is the budget one-ton option, running R-32 on a 115V circuit at 18 SEER2, 10.2 EER2, and 8.5 HSPF2. It is not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate rated, and the heating reflects that: 12,000 BTU at 47F falling to 8,800 BTU at 17F and 7,500 BTU at 5F. Treat it as a value cooling-first unit for temperate regions.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.6 / 10
(18.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
(8.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(62.5% heat retained at 5F; -5 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(-42 dBA indoor min / 53 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
(7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(8 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Install difficulty
- Electrical: 115V; MCA 15.6 A; breaker/fuse 25 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 65.6 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
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
8.9 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
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 7 years parts and 10 years compressor if the system is registered.
Strengths
- Full one-ton capacity from a standard 115V circuit at a value-tier price point.
- Uses low-GWP R-32 refrigerant and is backed by Friedrich's dealer and warranty network.
Weaknesses
- Not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate designated, with the lowest efficiency figures in the 115V group (18 SEER2, 10.2 EER2).
- Heat tapers to 7,500 BTU at 5F, so it is a poor fit for cold winters.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 7,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 8,800 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Friedrich
- Brand
- Friedrich
- Product line
- Floating Air Select
- Model number
- FAHSW12A1C indoor / FSHSR12B1C outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- FAHSW12A1C
- Outdoor unit model
- FSHSR12B1C
- 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
- 15.6 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 25 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 18 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 10.2 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 8.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 3.4 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 1.9 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 118 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 32-42 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 53 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 22.05 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 57.3 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- 21.9 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Friedrich Floating Air professional-install sources publish required refrigerant line-set sizes and allowed min/max lengths, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 65.6 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[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215792215[2]
- Warranty
- Best case: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration). 7-year limited parts warranty and 10-year compressor warranty with registration.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 215792215, ENERGY STAR no-match record for AHRI 215792215, HVACDirect exact Friedrich Floating Air t78 model search summary, Friedrich Floating Air manufacturer page snapshot, Friedrich t78 source manifest, status table, and skipped-model list, Friedrich Floating Air ductless 2026 brochure, Friedrich Floating Air Select wall-mounted single-zone submittal, Friedrich Floating Air ductless warranty
- Specification sheet
- Friedrich Floating Air ductless 2026 brochure
- Last sourced date
- Jul 27, 2026
Electrical requirements
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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
- 24.6 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Friedrich Floating Air professional-install sources publish required refrigerant line-set sizes and allowed min/max lengths, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 65.6 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 33-7/8 x 11-2/8 x 8-4/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 28-1/8 x 21-2/8 x 9-4/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 22.05 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 57.3 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Friedrich Floating Air Select 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (FAHSW12A1C / FSHSR12B1C) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Friedrich Floating Air Select 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (FAHSW12A1C / FSHSR12B1C) 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 Friedrich Floating Air Select 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (FAHSW12A1C / FSHSR12B1C) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 7,500 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.5 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 Friedrich Floating Air Select 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (FAHSW12A1C / FSHSR12B1C) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 115 V voltage, 15.6 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.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 65.6 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 24.6 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 Friedrich Floating Air Select 12,000 BTU R-32 115V (FAHSW12A1C / FSHSR12B1C) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Best case: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: FAHSW09A1C & FSHSR09B1C Friedrich Floating Air Select specificationsSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215792215 for ENERGY STAR non-certificationSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR no-match record for AHRI 215792215Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: Friedrich Floating Air ductless warrantySourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Best-case compressor warranty, Best-case warranty conditions, Best-case parts warranty, Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Warranty notes
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026