Best 12,000 BTU Mini Splits $1,500-$2,500
The 12,000 BTU class filtered to $1,500-$2,500 of verified equipment price. Our dataset holds 3 verified system(s) here, 3 with first-hand prices from $1,649 to $2,359; the cheapest is the MRCOOL DIY Easy Pro 12k, and 2 of them are true DIY (pre-charged line sets).
Computed from our dataset
- 3 system(s) from our verified dataset appear on this page.
- Price range: $1,649 to $2,359 (verified 2026-11-04).
- Cheapest: MRCOOL DIY Easy Pro 12k at $1,649 (HVACDirect).
- Highest SEER2: MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen 12k at 22 SEER2.
- Best heating rating: MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen 12k, rated to -13°F.
- True DIY in this list: 2 system(s) with factory pre-charged line sets.
| System | Zones | BTU | Coverage | SEER2 | Heats to | Install | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCOOL DIY Easy Pro 12k EZPRO-12-HP-11516D-O | 1 | 12,000 | up to 550 sq ft | 19.5 | -13°F | True DIY | $1,649 at HVACDirect | Check price at HVACDirect |
| Daikin Oterra 12k FTXF12BVJU9 / RXF12BVJU9 | 1 | 12,000 | 400-600 sq ft | 21 | 5°F | Pro / flare | $1,940$2,294.40 at HVACDirect | Check price at HVACDirect |
| MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen 12k DIY-12-HP-WM-115D25-O | 1 | 12,000 | up to 550 sq ft | 22 | -13°F | True DIY | $2,359 at HVACDirect | Check price at HVACDirect |
Buying notes
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