12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · AS Series
ApooDr ASG24-12H1B
Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #204 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $291 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 23.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 70%
- HSPF2
- 10.4 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 57%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 44%
- Heat at 5°F
- 7,800 BTU/h65% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 83%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 70% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ApooDr |
| Also sold as | AproDr |
| Outdoor unit model | ASG24-12H1B |
| Series | AS Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2025 |
| Last certified | June 1, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 23.5 (range 23.2-23.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 10.1-10.4 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 9,100-10,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 7,300-7,800 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.20-2.24 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ASG24-12H1A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASG24-12H1A | 23.5 | 12.5 | 10.1 | 7,800 | 217563487 |
| ASG24-12H1A Aprodr | 23.2 | 12.5 | 10.4 | 7,300 | 218035845 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$306/yr
- Miami, FL$241/yr
- Houston, TX$275/yr
- Atlanta, GA$291/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$286/yr
- New York, NY$712/yr
- Chicago, IL$581/yr
- Denver, CO$486/yr
- Seattle, WA$300/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$602/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the ApooDr ASG24-12H1B?
- The ApooDr ASG24-12H1B is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 23.2-23.5.
- Is the ApooDr ASG24-12H1B good for cold climates?
- It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 12,000 BTU model.
- How much does the ApooDr ASG24-12H1B cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $241-$712 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $306 in Phoenix and $602 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Which indoor units work with the ApooDr ASG24-12H1B?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ASG24-12H1A, Aprodr ASG24-12H1A.
- What refrigerant does the ApooDr ASG24-12H1B use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 1, 2026. How we use the data.