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      12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Bespoke AI WindFree Pro (RAC)

      Samsung AR70H12CAEBX

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

      Ranks #178 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $287 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      24.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 75%
      HSPF2
      10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 61%
      EER2
      14.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 85%
      Heat at 5°F
      9,000 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 63%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 9,000 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-32
      General
      BrandSamsung
      Outdoor unit modelAR70H12CAEBX
      SeriesBespoke AI WindFree Pro (RAC)
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size12,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceFebruary 10, 2026
      Last certifiedJuly 29, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better24.0 (range 24.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors14.1
      Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.5
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F11,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F9,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.09
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AR70H12CAEBN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      AR70H12CAEBN SAMSUNG · cold climate24.014.110.59,000218690513
      AR70H12CACWN SAMSUNG · cold climate24.014.110.59,000218691700
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$236-$704

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX?
      The Samsung AR70H12CAEBX is rated at up to 24.0 SEER2 and 14.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 9,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.09, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $236-$704 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $301 in Phoenix and $596 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX the same as the Samsung MWLE012S6S-1P?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
      Which indoor units work with the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SAMSUNG AR70H12CAEBN, SAMSUNG AR70H12CACWN.
      What refrigerant does the Samsung AR70H12CAEBX use?
      It uses 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
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      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Samsung AR70H12CAEBX
      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
      -$1,353

      Cooling $176Heating $128Electricity used: 1,900 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 July 29, 2026. How we use the data.