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12,000 BTUThrough-wall

12K PTAC

If your apartment has a metal sleeve in the wall (typical of 80s/90s NYC mid-rises), you have a PTAC. We replace yours with a quieter, more efficient unit — installation takes under 30 minutes because the existing sleeve and electrical are already in place. The heat-pump option doubles as supplemental heat in shoulder seasons when building heat hasn't kicked in yet.

Highlights

  • Fits standard 42-inch PTAC sleeves
  • Optional heat pump for shoulder seasons (October & April)
  • Quieter than your old PTAC, guaranteed
  • 24-month manufacturer warranty

Will this fit my room?

Room size this unit handles350–500 sq ft
studio
1BR
2BR
loft

Add 10% if your room has 9-ft+ ceilings, south/west sun exposure, or kitchen heat load. Subtract 10% if you keep blackout curtains closed.

What it'll cost to run

262 kWh
Typical monthly use (~8 h/day)
$84
Estimated monthly electricity
$420
Estimated full-season (May–Sep)

Based on ConEd’s ~$0.32/kWh residential summer rate and average NYC use patterns. Inverter units track lower; sun-facing rooms track higher.

How loud is it?

At low fan53 dB
30 dB
80 dB

Moderate. About background office noise (60 dB)

Full specs

BTU
12,000
Fits
350–500 sq ft
Sound (low)
53 dB
CEER
11
Voltage
230V
Plug
PTAC sleeve direct-wired
Dimensions
42" × 16" × 13"
Weight
110 lb
Warranty
24 months

Install requirements

  • Window opening
    Standard 42" through-wall PTAC sleeve already present
  • Power
    Dedicated 230V NEMA 6-15 outlet — most kitchens and some pre-war buildings have one
  • Building access
    If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance, add the $19 same-day COI at checkout
  • Heavy unit
    110-lb unit — we send a two-person crew when installing above the 4th floor in walk-up buildings

Window compatibility

double hungNot for this unit
casementNot for this unit
sliderNot for this unit
awningNot for this unit
through wall Compatible

What’s included

  • Delivery to your door
  • Professional install (avg 15 minutes)
  • Manufacturer warranty pass-through
  • Fall pickup in October

In the box

  • PTAC chassis
  • Wall sleeve adapter ring
  • Front bezel + trim
  • Remote with batteries
  • Filter (replaceable, 12-month)
  • Quick-start guide

Installed across NYC

The PTAC unit goes into buildings exactly like these.

Red-brick NYC apartment buildings with dozens of window air conditioners visible across the facade
Murray Hill · every floor has one
Pre-war NYC apartment with twin double-hung windows, lace curtains, and warm late-afternoon sunlight
Pre-war pre-install
Brooklyn brick walk-ups in red and beige with a pedestrian crossing the sidewalk on a bright winter day
Bed-Stuy · 11216
Cozy NYC bay-windowed bedroom with macrame, vintage globe, woven blankets, and a hanging plant in soft natural light
Bay window · Brooklyn Heights

Maintenance during your rental

Nothing required from you, but two small tasks keep efficiency at spec:

  1. Rinse or vacuum the front filter every 4–6 weeks (slides out from the front). Takes about 60 seconds.
  2. If you hear a new rattle or the cooling weakens, text us — we’ll swap the unit at no charge under the warranty pass-through.

Frequently asked

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