Room-size starting point
12,000 BTU is closest to ENERGY STAR’s 450–550 sq. ft. room-size row.
ENERGY STAR sizing chart ↗
12,000 BTU heat pumpModel #: ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C / ACIQ-12FM-HH-MD
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What the published numbers mean before you compare every spec.
12,000 BTU is closest to ENERGY STAR’s 450–550 sq. ft. room-size row.
ENERGY STAR sizing chart ↗At 5°F, certified output is 11,300 BTU/h — 94% of its 47°F rating.
ENERGY STAR ↗The cited fields do not confirm a pre-charged line set or DIY-line designation for this model.
208/230V equipment; confirm the dedicated circuit and disconnect requirements with an electrician.
Manufacturer spec ↗HSPF2 10.5 is below the 10.5 average among 128 models in the same rounded capacity class.
ENERGY STAR ↗Your room is near 450–550 sq. ft. under the ENERGY STAR starting-point assumptions, and a load calculation agrees.
Your electrical plan does not yet account for 208/230V equipment, or your room falls outside the sizing range above.
Room guidance is a screening estimate for standard conditions. Check your room inputs; use Manual J for final sizing.
| Outdoor model number | ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C |
|---|---|
| Indoor model number | ACIQ-12FM-HH-MD |
| AHRI reference number | 216032352 |
| Series | ACIQ |
| Heating capacity at 47F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 17F | 9,800 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 5F | 11,300 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 25 |
| EER2 | 12.5 |
| HSPF2 | 10.5 |
| Voltage | 208/230V |
| Line set length range | 98.4 ft |
Values marked ENERGY STAR come from the certification dataset; values marked Manufacturer spec come from the linked product documents.
The sources we cite do not publish these values for this model, so we leave them blank rather than guess.
Room-size guidance is a starting point, not a load calculation. Confirm sizing and installation requirements with a qualified contractor.
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