Room-size starting point
12,500 BTU is closest to ENERGY STAR’s 450–550 sq. ft. room-size row.
ENERGY STAR sizing chart ↗
12,500 BTU heat pumpModel #: 3PAMSHH12-SZO / 3PAMSDH12
Check model number 3PAMSHH12-SZO / 3PAMSDH12 at your preferred retailer.
We may earn a commission when you buy through seller links on this site. Learn more.

Same housing as 3PAMSH09B-SZO; small details may differ.
What the published numbers mean before you compare every spec.
12,500 BTU is closest to ENERGY STAR’s 450–550 sq. ft. room-size row.
ENERGY STAR sizing chart ↗At 5°F, certified output is 12,100 BTU/h — 97% of its 47°F rating.
ENERGY STAR ↗The cited fields do not confirm a pre-charged line set or DIY-line designation for this model.
Voltage is not published in the sources we cite, so confirm it before choosing equipment.
HSPF2 10 is below the 10.5 average among 128 models in the same rounded capacity class.
ENERGY STAR ↗Your room is near 450–550 sq. ft. under the ENERGY STAR starting-point assumptions, and a load calculation agrees.
You have not confirmed the voltage, room load, and installation requirements for this exact model.
Room guidance is a screening estimate for standard conditions. Check your room inputs; use Manual J for final sizing.
| Outdoor model number | 3PAMSHH12-SZO |
|---|---|
| Indoor model number | 3PAMSDH12 |
| AHRI reference number | 207796630 |
| Series | 3PAMS |
| Heating capacity at 47F | 12,500 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 17F | 10,600 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 5F | 12,100 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 19.5 |
| EER2 | 11.7 |
| HSPF2 | 10 |
Values marked ENERGY STAR come from the certification dataset; values marked Manufacturer spec come from the linked product documents.
The sources we cite do not publish these values for this model, so we leave them blank rather than guess.
Room-size guidance is a starting point, not a load calculation. Confirm sizing and installation requirements with a qualified contractor.
Check your room size