Haier / Arctic Series Premium Highwall
Haier Arctic Premium Highwall 12k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The Arctic Single 12k carries the same efficiency story up to 1 ton: SEER2 25 / EER2 12.5 / HSPF2 11, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient and cold-climate certified, on 230V and R-454B refrigerant. It is a strong efficiency pick for a larger room from a major global manufacturer.
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Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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Data completeness: 97%
- Last sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.4 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile
(25.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
Heating efficiencyTop quartile
(11.0 HSPF2) among 12k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop 10%
(100% heat retained at 5F; -31 F heating floor) among 12k systems
NoiseTop quartile
(-46 dBA indoor min / 55 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
WarrantyAbove average
(10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setTop 10%
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsTop quartile
(15 manuals; spec sheet; 3 error-code rows) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
A large bedroom, living room, or small open area where the buyer wants class-leading efficiency and ENERGY STAR Most Efficient status, professionally installed on an existing 230V circuit.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- Top efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 25.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 14 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 66 ft.
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. We could not find this exact model in stock at a retailer we work with when we last checked on 2026-07-23.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 23, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 5 years parts and no separate compressor term published as standard; 10 years parts and no separate compressor term published if the system is registered.
Strengths
- SEER2 25 with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient and cold-climate certification - a strong efficiency-and-cold-weather combination.
- Next-gen low-GWP R-454B refrigerant.
- Backed by Haier, a major global appliance manufacturer.
Weaknesses
- 230V and professional installation required.
- No confirmed online retail price - cost is quote-dependent.
- Thinner US ductless dealer/parts footprint than the established Japanese brands.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -31 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 14,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 8,700 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 14,500 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Haier
- Brand
- Haier
- Product line
- Arctic Series Premium Highwall
- Model number
- QS12WP2BEA indoor / 1Q12RT2BEA outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- QS12WP2BEA
- Outdoor unit model
- 1Q12RT2BEA
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 14,500 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 14 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 25 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 12.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 11 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 3.2 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -31 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 23 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 25-46 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 55 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 24.49 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 88.15 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 50.1 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Haier Arctic Series professional-install sources publish refrigerant piping sizes and maximum line/elevation limits, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 33 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215876549[2]
- Warranty
- Standard: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (limited parts warranty); Best case: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (registered limited parts warranty). 5-year limited parts warranty; 10-year registered limited parts warranty when registered; no labor warranty listed.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- We could not find this exact model in stock at a retailer we work with when we last checked on 2026-07-23.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI certificate 215876549, AHRI public directory record 215876549, ENERGY STAR record 3893505 for 1Q12RT2BEA / QS12WP2BEA, HVACDirect exact Haier Arctic model search summary, Haier Arctic Series 12,000 BTU outdoor installation instructions, Haier Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU indoor installation instructions, Haier Arctic Series 12,000 BTU outdoor product page snapshot, Haier Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU indoor product page snapshot, GE Appliances Air & Water Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall indoor installation instructions and outdoor installation instructions, Haier Arctic Single source manifest and lineup research, Haier Arctic Series quick specs, Haier Arctic Series specification guide, Haier Arctic Series 12,000 BTU outdoor submittal, Haier Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU indoor submittal, Haier ductless warranty
- Specification sheet
- Haier Arctic Series quick specs
- Last sourced date
- Jul 23, 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
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Haier Arctic Series professional-install sources publish refrigerant piping sizes and maximum line/elevation limits, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 36 x 8 3/8 x 12 1/4 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 35 3/8 x 12 x 25 1/4 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 24.49 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 88.15 lb[1]
- Drain size
- 5/8 in OD[1]
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEA) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEA) 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 Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEA) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 14,500 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -31 F. Certified heating efficiency is 11 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 Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEA) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 14 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 66 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 Haier Arctic Series Premium Highwall 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEA) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (limited parts warranty); Best case: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (registered limited parts warranty). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- GE Appliances, a Haier Company: QS12WP2BEA & 1Q12RT2BEA Haier Arctic Series highwall submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215876549 for QS12WP2BEA / 1Q12RT2BEASourced - 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 record 3893505 for 1Q12RT2BE / QS12WP2BESourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company: GE Appliances Air & Water Haier 12K outdoor product pageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Best-case compressor warranty status, Best-case warranty conditions, Best-case parts warranty, Legacy warranty value, Standard compressor warranty status, Standard warranty conditions and more
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026