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12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · H-Series

Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #244 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $280 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 62%
HSPF2
11.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 79%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
10,300 BTU/h86% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 79% 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.
  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandFujitsu
Outdoor unit modelAOUH12LMAH1
SeriesH-Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 2, 2021
Last certifiedJune 5, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.0 (range 23.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better11.2
Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F10,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F10,300 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.18
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder86% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ASUH12LMAS at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
ASUH12LMAS FUJITSU23.012.511.210,300206263450
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$245-$673

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1?
The Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1 is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1 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 Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $245-$673 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $305 in Phoenix and $564 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 Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses FUJITSU ASUH12LMAS.
What refrigerant does the Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1 use?
It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

Heat pump $304/yrYou save $315/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 Fujitsu AOUH12LMAH1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$304
Current system, per year
$619
You save per year
$315
Payback
14.3 years
Net after 10 years
-$1,349

Cooling $184Heating $120Electricity used: 1,898 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $171

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 June 5, 2026. How we use the data.