How loud is the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump?

50 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.

What size room does the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 500 sq ft (11,800 BTU · 3.5 kW).

Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump?

Usually, yes. A PTAC installs in a wall sleeve with an outdoor grille and runs on its own dedicated circuit, so a new installation (the wall opening, sleeve, grille and wiring) is work for a contractor and an electrician. Swapping one into an existing PTAC sleeve with matching power is a simpler like-for-like replacement.

Does the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump heat as well as cool?

Yes. It is a heat pump that also heats, rated 3.5 kW of heating output.

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Frigidaire

FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump

Name: Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump
Brand: Frigidaire

The Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 is a 12,000 BTU class packaged terminal heat pump (PTAC) rated 11.6 EER on R-410A, with a 10,600 BTU heat-pump mode and 3.5 kW electric backup, plus a Corrosion Guard coil. It installs in a standard PTAC wall sleeve.

$1,010

List price

AMG Air (208/230V variant), June 2026. The FFRP122HT6 is the 265V sibling. Corrosion Guard coil coating.

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Will it cool your room?

Room size (assumed)450 sq ft ≈ 41.8 m²

Fits a 450 sq ft room

This unit's cooling matches a 450 sq ft room. Set your room size to check the fit for your space.

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At a glance

Best for hotels and apartments needing an efficient, corrosion-resistant ptac.

Cooling

11,800 BTU

Size

Large

Noise

50 dB

Audible

Install: Wall sleeve and a dedicated circuitPermission: A new wall opening or circuit usually needs a permit

Performance

Cooling capacity: 11,800 BTU · 3.5 kW
Heating capacity: 3.5 kW
Heat source: Heat pump (when wall heat pumps switch to electric heat)
Room coverage: up to 500 sq ft
Energy Star: No
EER: Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: FFRP122HT3
Indoor noise: 50 dB(A)about as loud as a refrigerator
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: 42 x 16 x 21.75 in
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: R-410A
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No
Wall sleeve: Fits a 42 x 16 in. PTAC sleeve

Will it fit your wall sleeve?

Made for a 42 x 16-inch PTAC sleeve, 13¾ inches deep inside. For a replacement, Frigidaire's installation guide lists which other makers' sleeves it fits, and a Frigidaire sleeve used with another maker's grille needs its baffle kit. Source: Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 spec sheet (hosted by AMG Air)

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What is good

Higher 11.6 EER than most 12K PTACs
Heat-pump heating plus 3.5 kW electric backup heat
Corrosion Guard coating suits coastal and humid installs

What to watch

Still uses higher-GWP R-410A refrigerant
No WiFi; controlled by wall thermostat or onboard panel
Requires a 208/230V PTAC wall sleeve and dedicated circuit

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC). It sits in a wall sleeve with an outdoor grille and runs on its own circuit, so the window-unit mounting and bracket rules do not apply to it. A new opening or circuit usually needs building and electrical permits and, in a condo, co-op or historic building, approval first.

Installation

Wall sleeve and a dedicated circuit

Refrigerant

R-410A

GeneralRenters: get written landlord consent firstReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

GeneralCondo / HOA: exterior changes need approvalReviewed June 2026Permit required

GeneralHistoric / listed buildings: consent before any exterior unitReviewed June 2026Permit required

MassachusettsMassachusetts: local historic district approval (MGL c.40C)Reviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: local mechanical and electrical permits (vary by city)Reviewed June 2026Permit required

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Common questions about the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump

How loud is the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump?: 50 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
What size room does the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 500 sq ft (11,800 BTU · 3.5 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump?: Usually, yes. A PTAC installs in a wall sleeve with an outdoor grille and runs on its own dedicated circuit, so a new installation (the wall opening, sleeve, grille and wiring) is work for a contractor and an electrician. Swapping one into an existing PTAC sleeve with matching power is a simpler like-for-like replacement.
Does the Frigidaire FFRP122HT3 12,000 BTU PTAC heat pump heat as well as cool?: Yes. It is a heat pump that also heats, rated 3.5 kW of heating output.