Della · Model 12K1VRH-20S-JA-I+O
Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V
The Della Motto 12K (115V) is an affordable single-zone inverter heat pump rated 20 SEER2 on low-GWP R-32, with 12,300 BTU heating output and WiFi control, sized for rooms up to 550 sq ft.
$770
List priceDella Motto 115V, $769.96 on dellahome.com, June 2026. Pre-charged single-zone set.
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Will it cool your room?
This unit's cooling matches a 549 sq ft room. Set your room size to check the fit for your space.
Mini-splits are rated on SEER2, a seasonal scale, not the ENERGY STAR annual-kWh figure this dollar estimate is built from, so there is no comparable figure to show here. A blank is missing data, not a worse result: a mini-split is often the more efficient choice.
Installation cost
$2,500-6,000 fully installed for a typical room (the equipment is roughly $700-1,800, professional installation roughly $1,500-4,000+ depending on line-set run, electrical and access). The unit price you see here is hardware only; installation is the larger, separate cost.
A typical range for this system type, for comparison only, not a quote for this unit. The actual price depends on the line-set run, electrical work and access.
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Best for affordable r-32 single-zone cooling and heating up to 550 sq ft.
Performance
- Cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU · 3.5 kW
- Heating capacity
- Yes
- Room coverage
- up to 550 sq ft
- Energy Star
- Not published
- SEER2
- 20
- Annual energy (cooling)
- Not published
Noise, size & features
- Model number
- 12K1VRH-20S-JA-I+O
- Indoor noise
- 27 dB(A)quieter than a library
- Outdoor noise
- Not published
- Indoor unit
- 31.18 x 11.5 x 7.91 in
- Outdoor unit
- Yes
- Refrigerant
- R-32
- Wi-Fi / app
- Yes
- Outdoor unit needed
- Yes
What is good
- Uses newer low-GWP R-32 refrigerant
- Runs on a standard 115V circuit with WiFi (Alexa) control
- Heat pump rated to operate down to 5F
What to watch
- 20 SEER2 trails the higher-efficiency DIY units
- Professional line-set work recommended for install
- Only supports 2.4 GHz WiFi networks
Installation & the rules that apply
This is a single split. This is where regulation bites. Under EPA Section 608 the refrigerant circuit may only be opened by a certified technician, and the EPA is explicit that this includes connecting or disconnecting the pre-charged line sets sold with "DIY" mini-split kits. No federal law stops you doing the mounting, bracketing and line routing yourself, but handling the refrigerant without certification voids the warranty and is a violation. Most US jurisdictions also require permits for a new outdoor unit: typically mechanical or building for the wall penetration and mount, plus electrical for the dedicated 240 V circuit and disconnect. An HOA nearly always has to approve exterior equipment in advance, and local noise ordinances can cap how loud the condenser may be at the property line. This varies by city and county, so confirm with your building department before buying hardware.
Certified installer
R-32
Common questions about the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V
- How loud is the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V?
- 27 dB(A) indoors, quieter than a library.
- How energy-efficient is the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V?
- Its efficiency rating is SEER2 20.
- What size room does the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V cool?
- It is rated to cool a room up to 550 sq ft (12,000 BTU · 3.5 kW).
- Do I need a professional to install the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V?
- Yes. As a single split it needs a certified installer. Usually needs permission.
- Does the Della Motto Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER2 115V heat as well as cool?
- Yes. It also heats.
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