Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Gen 2 Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump 115V

Name: Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Gen 2 Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump 115V
Brand: Pioneer
Price: 868.0 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: pi18968k | Model: WYT012ALUI20RL

$868⁰⁰

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Manufacturer's Warranty

5-Year Compressor and Parts Limited Warranty (With Registration)

What's In The Box?

Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Gen 2 Indoor Air Handler 115V (WT012ALUI20HLB)
Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Outdoor Condensor 115V (YN012ALUI20RPB)
Wireless Remote Control
Remote Control Wall Holder
Remote Control Batteries
16-Foot Copper Lineset
16-Foot Electrical Wire
10-Foot Drain Tube
Wall Passage Sleeve
Putty for Wall Hole
Leak Guard Sealer
Wrapping Tape
Owner's Manual, Guides, and Other Documents

Info & Guides

Description

The Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Gen 2 Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump 115V provides 12,000 BTU of both cooling and heating from a high-wall air handler for spaces up to 500 square feet. Because it heats as well as it cools, the Essenza can replace a separate space heater and window air conditioner in the same room.

Pioneer rates this model for heating at outdoor temperatures from -4 to 75 degrees F and for cooling from 5 to 127 degrees F, so you stay comfortable through cold snaps and heat waves.

Note: This mini-split air conditioner requires professional installation.

Key Features and Benefits of the Pioneer Essenza 12,000 BTU Gen 2 Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump 115V

Inverter Efficiency: A variable-speed DC inverter rotary compressor reaches 20.0 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 efficiency ratings, which keeps your cooling costs down through long summer runs.
Cold-Weather Heating: 10.0 HSPF2 and COP2 ratings of 3.3 at 47 degrees F and 1.8 at 5 degrees F show cold-weather heating efficiency.
Variable Capacity: Output adjusts from 2,000 to 13,900 BTU/h in both cooling and heating, so your room holds a steady temperature without constant on-off cycling.
Quiet Fan Speeds: Indoor noise ranges from 28 dB on Mute, 30 on Low, 35 on Medium, 42 on High, and 45 on Turbo, suiting both day and nighttime use.
Dual-Axis Airflow: This mini-split outputs up to 342 CFM on Turbo, directed by motorized up-down and left-right louvers, spreading conditioned air evenly across your space.
Complete Install Kit: A 16-foot 3/8 x 1/4-inch copper line set with R-32 refrigerant and matching electrical wire comes with a wall sleeve and supplies for sealing the opening.
Drain Flexibility: Dual drainage ports let your installer choose the drain routing, and the included 10-foot drain hose handles the indoor-to-outdoor run.
Remote Control Modes: The IFEEL function reads temperature at your remote; ECO and SLEEP modes conserve energy, while MEMORY recalls your settings.
Low Maintenance: A Self-Clean cycle and washable, reusable air filters mean upkeep is mostly an occasional rinse.

Will the Essenza Fit Your Room and Wall?

This system is designed for rooms between 350 and 500 square feet, making it ideal for bedrooms, offices, and other living spaces. The indoor air handler measures 31.875 x 7.75 x 11.5 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 18.7 pounds, so you'll need a clear stretch of wall a little wider than 32 inches. The outdoor condenser measures 31.5 x 12 x 21.75 inches (L x W x H), weighs 52.9 pounds, and runs at 55 dB, which is worth considering if it will sit below a window.

Sylvane's Expert Take

Choose this heat pump for a bedroom or home office where supplemental heating and cooling are needed. Plan on professional installation, because Pioneer requires it for this system. The two features that matter most are the Mute fan speed for sleeping spaces and the low-temperature heating function that keeps going well into winter. If you want quiet, efficient heating and cooling for one room on a single standard circuit, this 12,000 BTU Essenza mini-split is hard to beat.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (EER2)

9.5
Mounting Type

Wall
Number of Speeds

Variable
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (SEER2)

20.0
Total Cooling Capacity (BTUs)

12000
Total Heating Capacity (BTUs)

12000

General

Certifications

AHRI, cETLus
Color

White
Compressor Type

Inverter Rotary
Heat Mode

Yes
Installation Type

Professional Installation
Line Length Option

16 ft
Maximum Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM)

342.0
Maximum Indoor Noise Level (dB)

45.0
Maximum Operating Temperature - Cooling (degrees F)

127.0
Maximum Operating Temperature - Heating (degrees F)

75.0
Minimum Operating Temperature - Cooling (degrees F)

5
Minimum Operating Temperature - Heating (degrees F)

-4.0
Number of Zones

1
Recommended Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

500
Refrigerant Type

R-32
Zone Cooling Capacity (BTUs)

12000
Zone Heating Capacity (BTUs)

12000
California Residents

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.