Introduction
A legacy of comfort. The impeccable reputation of an American original. Amana heating and cooling systems are part of the enduring legacy of one of America's most recognized and respected brands. Originating eight decades ago in Amana, Iowa, the brand is synonymous with long-lasting, premium-quality products – from home appliances to heating and air conditioning equipment. Chances are, you and generations before you have enjoyed the dependable performance and longevity the Amana brand continues to deliver.
Call your Amana brand PTAC sales representative at 877-454-7822 for complete details.
Before purchasing this appliance, read important information about its estimated annual energy consumption, yearly operating cost, or energy efficiency rating that is available from your retailer.
Our continuing commitment to quality products may mean a change in specifications without notice. ©2025 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. Amana is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.
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Product Features
- Efficient R32 Refrigerant
- SEER2 and HSPF2 Rated
- Slinger ring technology
- Heat Pump operation down to 10°F
- Low-ambient lock-out
- Active Defrost Cycle
- Corrosion resistant blue fin condenser coils
- Safety power disconnect
- Wall-mount thermostat
- Electrical disconnect
- Random unit restart
- Completed insulated cabinet for quiet operation
- "Ductable" to multiple rooms
- Secondary overflow drains
- Closet Mounted
- Base pan heater
- Compressor restart delay
- Rectangular conditioned air opening for all models
- Adjustable fresh air damper
- Telescoping exterior wall adapter
- Floating chassis design
- Self-contained system
- Front, right, or left installations
- Brushless DC motors
- All units 100% run tested
- Up to 765 CFM discharge airflow
- 5 year limited warranty
- Certified to AHRI Standard 210/240
Nomenclature
The model number for Amana VTAC units is constructed using a specific code:
Component | Position in Model Number | Description/Values |
---|---|---|
Brand | 1 | A = Amana® Brand |
Product Category | 2 | V = Vertical PTAC |
Unit Type | 3 | H = Heat Pump |
Efficiency | 4,5 | 09 = 9,000 BTU/h, 12 = 12,000 BTU/h, 18 = 18,000 BTU/h, 24 = 24,000 BTU/h |
Voltage | 6 | 3 = 208/230v |
Series | 7 | J = DOE 210/240 Certified R32 |
Standard Model | 8,9 | AXXX (Placeholder for specific model series) |
Electrical Heater Size | 10,11,12,13 | 25 = 2.5 kW, 35 = 3.4 kW, 50 = 5 kW, 75 = 7.5 kW, 10 = 10 kW |
Example Model Number Structure: AVH093J25AXXX
Specifications
AVH Model Specifications - Heat Pump/Backup Electric Heat
Model 1,2,3,4,5 | AVH093J** AXXX | AVH123J** AXXX | AVH183J** AXXX | AVH243J** AXXX | AVH094J** AXXX | AVH124J** AXXX | AVH184J** AXXX | AVH244J** AXXX |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cooling Data | ||||||||
Total Cooling Capacity at 95°F (BTU/h) | 9,400 | 11,200 | 17,800 | 22,600 | 9,400 | 11,200 | 17,800 | 22,600 |
Sensible Cooling Capacity (BTU/h) | 7,100 | 8,800 | 13,100 | 14,700 | 7,100 | 8,800 | 13,100 | 14,700 |
SEER2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 11.9 |
EER2 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Voltage | 208/230 | 208/230 | 208/230 | 208/230 | 265 | 265 | 265 | 265 |
Heating Data | ||||||||
Heat Pump Capacity at 47°F (BTU/h) | 8,600 | 10,400 | 16,200 | 19,500 | 8,600 | 10,400 | 16,200 | 19,500 |
Heat Pump Capacity at 14°F (BTU/h) | 4,900 | 6,000 | 9,800 | 12,400 | 4,900 | 6,000 | 9,800 | 12,400 |
HSPF2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Heater Size Options (kW) | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0/7.5 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0/7.5/ 10.0 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0/7.5 | 2.5/3.4/ 5.0/7.5/ 10.0 |
Physical | ||||||||
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 23" x 23" x 32" | 23" x 23" x 32" | 23" x 23" x 47" | 23" x 23" x 52" | 23" x 23" x 32" | 23" x 23" x 32" | 23" x 23" x 47" | 23" x 23" x 52" |
Refrigerant | R32 | |||||||
Volume (OZ) | 26.0 | 28.7 | 40.0 | 44.0 | 26.0 | 28.7 | 40.0 | 44.0 |
Airflow Data | ||||||||
Indoor CFM @ 0.0" ESP | Low: 360, High: 420 | Low: 360, High: 460 | Low: 620, High: 705 | Low: 675, High: 765 | Low: 360, High: 420 | Low: 360, High: 460 | Low: 620, High: 705 | Low: 675, High: 765 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.1" ESP | Low: 325, High: 385 | Low: 325, High: 430 | Low: 550, High: 640 | Low: 600, High: 700 | Low: 325, High: 385 | Low: 325, High: 430 | Low: 550, High: 640 | Low: 600, High: 700 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.15" ESP | Low: 310, High: 370 | Low: 310, High: 415 | Low: 510, High: 610 | Low: 560, High: 670 | Low: 310, High: 370 | Low: 310, High: 415 | Low: 510, High: 610 | Low: 560, High: 670 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.2" ESP | Low: 295, High: 355 | Low: 295, High: 400 | Low: 480, High: 585 | Low: 525, High: 635 | Low: 295, High: 355 | Low: 295, High: 400 | Low: 480, High: 585 | Low: 525, High: 635 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.25" ESP | Low: 270, High: 325 | Low: 270, High: 380 | Low: 450, High: 565 | Low: 490, High: 615 | Low: 270, High: 325 | Low: 270, High: 380 | Low: 450, High: 565 | Low: 490, High: 615 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.3" ESP | Low: 260, High: 300 | Low: 260, High: 350 | Low: 400*, High: 550 | Low: 440*, High: 600 | Low: 260, High: 300 | Low: 260, High: 350 | Low: 400*, High: 550 | Low: 440*, High: 600 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.35" ESP | Low: -, High: 365 | Low: -, High: 400 | Low: -, High: 500 | Low: -, High: 540 | Low: -, High: 365 | Low: -, High: 400 | Low: -, High: 500 | Low: -, High: 540 |
Indoor CFM @ 0.4" ESP | Low: -, High: 320 | Low: -, High: 350 | Low: -, High: 450* | Low: -, High: 490* | Low: -, High: 320 | Low: -, High: 350 | Low: -, High: 450* | Low: -, High: 490* |
Ventilation | ||||||||
CFM | Up to 60 |
*Maximum Allowable Static. Units rated at 0.3" ESP.
1. Tested in accordance with AHRI Standard 210/240
2. Minimum voltage on 230/208-volt models is 197 volts; maximum is 253 volts. Minimum voltage on 265-volt models is 239 volts; maximum is 292 volts.
3. Specify two-digit heater kW size to complete model number.
4. R32 refrigerant used in all systems
5. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
AVH Model Specifications - Electric Heat
Voltage 2,3 | Electric Heater Size | Nominal Heating | Total Watts | Electric Heater Amps | Total Electric Heater Amps | Min. Circuit Ampacity 1 (Amps) 1 | MOP | Power Cord | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at 230V | at 208V | at 265V | ||||||||
AVH09, AVH12, & AVH18 | ||||||||||
230/208 | 2.5/2.0 | 8,300 | 6,800 | 2,450/2,000 | 10.7/9.6 | 11.5/10.4 | 14.4 | 15 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 3.4/2.7 | 11,400 | 9,300 | 3,350/2,740 | 14.6/13.2 | 15.4/14.0 | 19.3 | 20 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 5.0/4.1 | 17,000 | 13,900 | 5,000/4,090 | 21.7/19.7 | 22.5/20.5 | 28.2 | 30 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 7.5/6.1 | 25,500 | 20,900 | 7,500/6,135 | 32.6/29.5 | 33.4/30.3 | 41.8 | 45 | Hardwired | |
265 | 2.5 | - | 8,300 | 2,450 | 9.2 | 10 | 13.9 | 15 | Hardwired | |
265 | 3.4 | - | 11,400 | 3,350 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 20 | Hardwired | |
265 | 5 | - | 17,000 | 5,000 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 25.6 | 30 | Hardwired | |
265 | 7.5 | - | 25,500 | 7,500 | 28.3 | 29.1 | 36.4 | 40 | Hardwired | |
AVH24 | ||||||||||
230/208 | 2.5/2.0 | 8,300 | 6,800 | 2,450/2,000 | 10.7/9.6 | 11.5/10.4 | 14.4 | 20 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 3.4/2.7 | 11,400 | 9,300 | 3,350/2,740 | 14.6/13.2 | 15.4/14.0 | 19.3 | 25 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 5.0/4.1 | 17,000 | 13,900 | 5,000/4,090 | 21.7/19.7 | 22.5/20.5 | 28.2 | 30 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 7.5/6.1 | 25,500 | 20,900 | 7,500/6,135 | 32.6/29.5 | 33.4/30.3 | 41.8 | 45 | Hardwired | |
230/208 | 10.0/8.2 | 34,400 | 27,900 | 10,000/8,180 | 43.5/39.3 | 44.3/40.1 | 55.4 | 60 | Hardwired | |
265 | 2.5 | - | 8,300 | 2,450 | 9.2 | 10 | 15.5 | 20 | Hardwired | |
265 | 3.4 | - | 11,400 | 3,350 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 18.5 | 20 | Hardwired | |
265 | 5 | - | 17,000 | 5,000 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 27.3 | 30 | Hardwired | |
265 | 7.5 | - | 25,500 | 7,500 | 28.3 | 29.1 | 36.2 | 40 | Hardwired | |
265 | 10.0 | - | 34,400 | 10,000 | 37.7 | 38.5 | 47.9 | 50 | Hardwired |
1. Minimum branch circuit ampacity rating conform to the National Electric Code; however, local codes should apply
2. Minimum voltage on 230/208-volt models is 197 volts; maximum is 253 volts. Minimum voltage on 265-volt models is 239; maximum is 292
3. All specifications are subject to change without notice
Dimensions
Nominal Unit Dimensions
The VTAC units are available in three main heights:
- 31" Height: 23" Width x 23" Depth. Applicable models: AVH09***AXXX, AVH12***AXXX.
- 47" Height: 23" Width x 23" Depth. Applicable models: AVH18***AXXX.
- 51" Height: 23" Width x 23" Depth. Applicable models: AVH24***AXXX.
Unit Duct Dimensions
For AVH09 & AVH12:
- Duct Dimension 1: 4.154 inches
- Duct Dimension 2: 14.255 inches
For AVH18 & AVH24:
- Duct Dimension 1: 6.725 inches
- Duct Dimension 2: 20.500 inches
Accessories
- Exterior Wall Adaptor: A two-part sleeve that telescopes to fit wall penetrations. Available in two sizes: AVEWA05-08A (telescopes 5 1/2" to 8") and AVEWA08-14A (telescopes 8" to 14"). Dimensions: 30 3/8" high x 24 1/8" wide. Cutout Dimensions: 30 7/8" high x 24 5/8" wide.
- Architectural Louver: An extruded aluminum louver that attaches to the outdoor section of the wall adapter. Dimensions: 31 1/16" high x 25 9/16" wide. Available colors: Anodized Aluminum (AVAGK01CB), Stonewood Beige (AVAGK01TB), Dark Bronze (AVAGK01DB), Amana White (AVAGK01WB), Custom Color (AVAGK01SB).
- Access Panel/Return Air Grille: Serves as an access panel to the chassis and an interior return air grille. A field-supplied filter (25" x 20") can be mounted inside. Dimensions: 58" high x 29" wide. Cutout Dimensions: 55 3/4" high x 27" wide. Available with hinge pre-installed on the left side (AVLWP01A-L) or right side (AVLWP01A-R).
- Accessory Drain Pan/Kit: Available for AVH18 & AVH24 models. Supports left and right-hand connections. Model: AVDK18-2401B.
- First Company Sleeve Adapter: A welded adapter for retrofitting AVH09 and AVH12 units into existing First Company SPXR series SPVU wall sleeves and louvers. Not available for AVH18 & AVH24 models. Model: AVAKFC01A.
- Digital Wall Thermostat: Available in two models: PHWT-A150H (3" backlit display, 2 speed fan, temperature limiting, adjustable calibration) and PHWT-A200 (4 1/4" backlit display, auto-changeover/programmable, 2 speed fan, temperature limiting, adjustable calibration).
- Wireless RF Energy Management Controls: Eden Energy Management Controls operate on 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Radio Frequency for unit configuration and property-wide control/monitoring via the optional DL01G Web enabled platform. Components include: DS01G (Thermostat: 2-way Communications), DD01E (Occupancy Sensor: EMS Activation), GT01H (Generic Radio Antenna/Router), DD01F (Door Switch: EMS Activation), DP01G (Web-enabled Platform Server), DL01G (Web-enabled Platform Server Link BAC-NET capable), DR01G (Mesh Repeater), DL01G-SERIEAL (Serial Repeater).
- Discharge Adapter: Converts factory rectangular discharge duct into a standard 10" circular duct connection. Models: AVDTK18-24A (for AVH18 & 24) and AVDTK09-12A (for AVH09 & 12).
- Extra Deep Filter Brackets: Replacement brackets to accommodate 2" or 4" deep filters. Models: AMAVPFK0912-2 (Small Chassis 2" Filter Bracket), AMAVPFK0912U (Small Chassis 4" Filter Bracket), AMAVPFK1824-2 (Large Chassis 2" Filter Bracket), AMAVPFK1824U (Large Chassis 4" Filter Bracket).
A Legacy of Comfort
The impeccable reputation of an American original. Amana heating and cooling systems are part of the enduring legacy of one of America's most recognized and respected brands. Originating eight decades ago in Amana, Iowa, the brand is synonymous with long-lasting, premium-quality products – from home appliances to heating and air conditioning equipment. Chances are, you and generations before you have enjoyed the dependable performance and longevity the Amana brand continues to deliver.
Call your Amana brand PTAC sales representative at 877-454-7822 for complete details.
Before purchasing this appliance, read important information about its estimated annual energy consumption, yearly operating cost, or energy efficiency rating that is available from your retailer.
Our continuing commitment to quality products may mean a change in specifications without notice. ©2025 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. Amana is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.
The ETL certification mark indicates compliance with relevant safety standards.