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      12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Floating Air Pro

      Friedrich FPHSR12A3D

      Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #253 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $301 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 62%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 43%
      EER2
      12.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 34%
      Heat at 5°F
      11,000 BTU/h92% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 48%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 11,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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      Details

      Specifications12,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Also sold asRheem, Ruud
      Outdoor unit modelFPHSR12A3D
      SeriesFloating Air Pro
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size12,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 28, 2024
      Last certifiedAugust 26, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.0 (range 23.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.3
      Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F10,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F11,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder92% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FAHFW12A3D at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups4 indoor units

      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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      FAHFW12A3D · cold climate23.012.310.011,000215792222
      FAHFW12A3D Rheem · cold climate23.012.310.011,000215792233
      FAHFW12A3D Ruud · cold climate23.012.310.011,000215792244
      FAHFW12A3A FRIEDRICH · cold climate23.012.310.011,000217666465
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$246-$738

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Friedrich FPHSR12A3D?
      The Friedrich FPHSR12A3D is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 12.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Friedrich FPHSR12A3D good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Friedrich FPHSR12A3D cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $246-$738 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $315 in Phoenix and $625 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 Friedrich FPHSR12A3D?
      ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FAHFW12A3D, Rheem FAHFW12A3D, Ruud FAHFW12A3D.
      What refrigerant does the Friedrich FPHSR12A3D 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.

      Heat pump $318/yrYou save $301/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Friedrich FPHSR12A3D
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $318
      Current system, per year
      $619
      You save per year
      $301
      Payback
      15.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,493

      Cooling $184Heating $134Electricity used: 1,988 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $157

      Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of August 26, 2025. How we use the data.