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Sharp AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1

EPA category: Split System · 1- and 1.5-ton class · variable-speed · R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
Model number as listed: AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1 · Series as listed: AY-XP12ZHU1

Among the 936 rated split systems on this site, the Sharp AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1 lists the second-highest EER2 and the joint second-highest SEER2. Among the 90 rated 1- and 1.5-ton split systems, the AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1 lists the highest HSPF2 and is one of 9 on R-32. The highest EER2 belongs to the Toshiba Carrier MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL.

010k20k47°F5°FBtu/hGrey: the other 89 in the class. Red: this unit, best 5°F match.100% of 47°Fclass median010k20k47°F5°FBtu/hGrey: the other 89 in the class.Red: this unit, best 5°F match.100%median

Place in the 1- and 1.5-ton class

EER2162nd of 936all split systemsSEER225joint 2nd of 936all split systemsHSPF2111st of 90Kept at 5°F100%joint 12th of 90Output at 5°F16,000 Btu/h33rd of 90COP at 5°F2.10joint 26th of 90

EPA cold-climate designation: Yes, for its single certified match. About the designation.

Its neighbors at 5°F

ProductKept at 5°FOutput, Btu/hCOP at 5°FHSPF2
Kinghome KU18UXO100%18,0002.009
Midea MDV-V18WMN10T100%18,0001.9510
TCL H18TDHXPC100%18,0001.909.5
Gree FXU12HP230V1R32AO100%17,0002.009
Sharp AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU1100%16,0002.1011
1HVAC ACIQ-18-HPB99%18,8002.3010.8
Breeze33 BZ33-INV18OUT2-J99%18,8002.3010.8
AC PRO AOX430U-18HFN1-M95%18,0002.009.5
Direct Air DIRM4-18MAGICPRO20-OU95%18,0002.0610.1

Top of all 936 rated split systems on EER2

PlaceProductEER2
1stToshiba Carrier MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL17.2
2ndSharp AY-XP12ZHU1: AE-X12ZHU116
3rdLG KUSXA301A15.2
4thTrane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A14.8
5thLennox SL25XPV-024-230A14.4

One certified match

It is listed once, with indoor unit AY-XP12ZHU1.

Certified as of October 27, 2026; on the market since 2024-02.