How loud is the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?

16 dB(A) indoors, quieter than a whisper.

How energy-efficient is the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?

Its efficiency rating is SEER 8.5.

What size room does the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU cool?

It is rated to cool a room 25–35 m² (3.5 kW · 12,000 BTU).

Do I need a professional to install the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?

Yes. As a single split it needs a certified installer. Usually needs permission.

Does the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU heat as well as cool?

Yes. It also heats, rated 4 kW.

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Samsung

WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU

Name: Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU
Brand: Samsung

Samsung's draught-free specialist: WindFree mode keeps you cool without blowing air directly at you, backed by A+++ efficiency and full smart-home control.

€1,400

List price

Superseded by WindFree Avant S2 (AR70F12C1A...); WindFree min indoor noise 16 dB(A)

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 3.5 kW · 12,000 BTU
Heating capacity: 4 kW
Room coverage: 25–35 m²
SEER (cooling): 8.5
SCOP (heating): 4.6
Energy class (cooling): A+++
Energy class (heating): A++
Annual energy (cooling): 144 kWh

Noise, size & features

Model number: AR12CXCAAWKNEU
Indoor noise

What is good

WindFree mode cools through 23,000 micro-holes with no cold draught
A+++ cooling efficiency
Built-in Wi-Fi with SmartThings and AI Auto Cooling
Anti-bacterial HD filter

What to watch

Indoor minimum noise 22 dB(A), slightly above the quietest rivals
Heating class A++ only
WindFree mode cools more slowly than fast mode

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a single split. This is where regulation bites. Breaking into the refrigerant circuit must be done by an F-gas certified installer (in the EU and UK), and single-split systems may use refrigerant indefinitely only if its GWP is under 750 (R32 qualifies). DIY voids the warranty, home insurance and is an offence. The outdoor unit alters the facade, so a prior declaration to the town hall (e.g. France), planning permission, or freeholder, landlord and condominium consent is commonly needed, plus heritage rules in protected zones and minimum-distance and noise rules toward neighbours.

Installation

Certified installer

Refrigerant

R32

BelgiumCopropriete authorisation for shared partsReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

Common questions about the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU

How loud is the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?: 16 dB(A) indoors, quieter than a whisper.
How energy-efficient is the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?: Its efficiency rating is SEER 8.5.
What size room does the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU cool?: It is rated to cool a room 25–35 m² (3.5 kW · 12,000 BTU).
Do I need a professional to install the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU?: Yes. As a single split it needs a certified installer. Usually needs permission.
Does the Samsung WindFree Elite AR12CXCAAWKNEU heat as well as cool?: Yes. It also heats, rated 4 kW.

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