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FRHSR12A3A-A

Friedrich · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

23.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.8BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

12000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
High SEER2GWP 2088 · high impactENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Friedrich FRHSR12A3A-A: SEER2 23.5 BTU/Wh, better than 81% of air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling12000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER223.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

Better than 81% of air-source heat pumps.

The Friedrich FRHSR12A3A-A is a 12000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-410A, a refrigerant with high global warming potential (GWP 2088). At 23.5 BTU/Wh it ranks better than 82% of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is less efficient than the peer median of 23.5 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable GREE models average 24.3 BTU/Wh and Hisense models average 23 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)23.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)23.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.8BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)15.4BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F1.75
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)12000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)12000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F12000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F7000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F8400BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesPremier
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated1
Refrigerant
TypeR-410A
GWP RatingR-410A (GWP:2088)
Identifiers
Model NumberFRHSR12A3A-A
ENERGY STAR IDES_31705_FRHSR12A3A-A_02212023183228_4481033
PartnerFriedrich Air Conditioning Company
Date Certified2026-06-09
Available From2023-04-21
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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