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 seasonAverage · beats 62%
- HSPF2
- 11.2 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 79%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 44%
- Heat at 5°F
- 10,300 BTU/h86% of its 47°F outputVery 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fujitsu |
| Outdoor unit model | AOUH12LMAH1 |
| Series | H-Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 2, 2021 |
| Last certified | June 5, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 23.0 (range 23.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.2 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 10,300 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 10,300 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.18 |
| 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 ASUH12LMAS 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUH12LMAS FUJITSU | 23.0 | 12.5 | 11.2 | 10,300 | 206263450 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$305/yr
- Miami, FL$245/yr
- Houston, TX$273/yr
- Atlanta, GA$280/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$273/yr
- New York, NY$673/yr
- Chicago, IL$547/yr
- Denver, CO$455/yr
- Seattle, WA$280/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$564/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 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 5, 2026. How we use the data.