Samsung / WindFree Premium
Samsung WindFree Premium 12k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The WindFree Premium 12k brings Samsung's draft-free comfort to a 1-ton room: SEER2 24 / EER2 14.1 / HSPF2 10.5 on R-32, ENERGY STAR certified, rated to -5F. It pairs the signature WindFree cooling with solid all- around efficiency for a larger space.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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Data completeness: 95%
- Last sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.0 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile
(24.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
Heating efficiencyAbove average
(10.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems
Cold-weather performanceBelow average
(75% heat retained at 5F; -5 F heating floor) among 12k systems
NoiseTop quartile
(-39 dBA indoor min / 46 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
Feature setTop 10%
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsTop quartile
(14 manuals; spec sheet; 51 error-code rows) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
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Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 24.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 12 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; 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
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 23, 2026
Strengths
- WindFree draft-free cooling for whole-room comfort without a cold blast.
- SEER2 24 / HSPF2 10.5 - efficient across cooling and heating.
- R-32, ENERGY STAR certified, major-brand engineering.
Weaknesses
- Rated to -5F only - a moderate-cold system, not a deep-cold heater.
- Professional installation required; no confirmed online retail price.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 10,600 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Samsung
- Brand
- Samsung
- Product line
- WindFree Premium
- Model number
- AR12DXDABWKN indoor / AR12DXDABWKX outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- AR12DXDABWKN
- Outdoor unit model
- AR12DXDABWKX
- 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
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 12 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 24 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 14.1 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2.09 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 14 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 22-39 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 46 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 23.1 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 69.2 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- 34 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Samsung WindFree Premium professional-install submittal publishes refrigerant line sizes, precharged length, and maximum line limits, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215399293[2]
- Warranty
- not published
- 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 215399293, AHRI public directory record 215399293, ENERGY STAR record 3621241 for AR12DXDABWKX / AR12DXDABWKN, HVACDirect exact Samsung WindFree Premium model search summary, Samsung R-32 high-wall installation manual, Samsung WindFree Premium document page snapshot, Samsung S3 product JSON for AR12DXDABWKNCV, Samsung S3 product JSON for AR12DXDABWKXCV, Samsung WindFree Premium manufacturer page snapshot, Samsung R-32 high-wall service manual, Samsung WindFree Premium R-32 Service Manual, Samsung WindFree Premium source manifest, Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 submittal, Samsung R-32 high-wall technical data book
- Specification sheet
- Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 submittal
- Last sourced date
- Jul 23, 2026
Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- 60 Hz[1]
- MCA
- 12 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Maximum fuse size
- not published
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- 14 AWG x 3 indoor-outdoor power cable; 18-16 AWG 2-conductor shielded control wiring[1]
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
- Samsung WindFree Premium professional-install submittal publishes refrigerant line sizes, precharged length, and maximum line 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
- 35 x 11 3/4 x 8 7/16 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31 1/8 x 21 9/16 x 11 1/4 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 23.1 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 69.2 lb[1]
- Drain size
- 11/16 in OD[1]
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR12DXDABWKN / AR12DXDABWKX) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR12DXDABWKN / AR12DXDABWKX) 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 Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR12DXDABWKN / AR12DXDABWKX) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 9,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.5 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 Samsung WindFree Premium 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR12DXDABWKN / AR12DXDABWKX) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 12 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, 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.
Data sources
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- Samsung HVAC, LLC: AR12DXDABWKN & AR12DXDABWKX Samsung WindFree Premium submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215399293 for AR12DXDABWKN / AR12DXDABWKXSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR Certified Products: ENERGY STAR record 3621241 for AR12DXDABWKX / AR12DXDABWKNSourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026