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TOSOT Aoraki 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system

TOSOT Aoraki · Single-zone systems · 12,000 BTU

$1,599.99 at TOSOT · checked Oct 14, 2026

TOSOT Aoraki 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system (TST-SU-A12KC) is a 12,000 BTU system from TOSOT Aoraki. It has a ceiling cassette indoor unit, runs on 208/230V, is rated 23 SEER2, has an HSPF2 of 9, puts out 10,000 BTU/h of heat at 5 °F, uses R-32 refrigerant, comes with a 16 ft line set, and carries a 8-year compressor warranty. Lowest in-stock price on file: $1,599.99 at TOSOT (checked Oct 14, 2026).

Specifications, each with its source
CategorySingle-zone systems
Model numberTST-SU-A12KCtosotdirect.com
Size ?12,000 BTU/htosotdirect.com
Indoor unit style ?Ceiling cassettetosotdirect.com
Voltage ?208/230Vtosotdirect.com
Outdoor unit modelSU-AORAKI12-230/Otosotdirect.com
Indoor unit modelSU-AORAKI12C/Itosotdirect.com
SEER2 (cooling efficiency) ?23energystar.gov
EER2 (efficiency at 95 °F) ?13energystar.gov
HSPF2 (heating efficiency) ?9energystar.gov
Rated cooling capacity ?12,000 BTU/henergystar.gov
Heating capacity at 47 °F ?12,000 BTU/henergystar.gov
Heating capacity at 17 °F ?10,000 BTU/henergystar.gov
Heating capacity at 5 °F ?10,000 BTU/henergystar.gov
COP at 5 °F ?1.9energystar.gov
Heats down to ?—
Refrigerant ?R-32energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR certified ?yesenergystar.gov
ENERGY STAR cold climate ?yesenergystar.gov
Line connection ?Flaretosotdirect.com
Line set included16 fttosotdirect.com
Wi-Fi control—
Indoor sound level (quietest)—
Outdoor sound level—
Compressor warranty ?8 yearstosotdirect.com
Parts warranty ?5 yearstosotdirect.com
Warranty if you install it yourself ?Licensed installer requiredtosotdirect.com
Outdoor unit size (W×D×H)31.58 × 13.78 × 21.84 intosotdirect.com
Outdoor unit weight67.3 lbtosotdirect.com
Sold asSingle product
AvailabilitySold by several retailers

Warranty, and installing it yourself

The warranty needs a licensed installer, by TOSOT's own terms.

"Installation, diagnostics, and repair labor must be arranged separately with a licensed HVAC professional of the customer’s choice."

From tosotdirect.com ↗, read 2026-10-14. Terms change, and local law can require a licensed technician for refrigerant or electrical work whatever the warranty says.

  • 8 years on the compressor
  • 5 years on parts

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Who makes it

confirmed TOSOT: Gree. source ↗

Also certified with identical figures by AireForce, Airtemp, BLUERIDGE, BOREAL, Gibson, Intertherm, Ouellet, Willis.

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Where to buy

Prices on file for 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system, with the date each was checked
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TOSOT $1,599.99 View ↗

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Price history

Price tracking for this product began October 14, 2026. Prices are re-checked every week, and the chart fills in from the next check.

Every recorded price change (1)
DateStorePriceAvailability
Oct 14, 2026TOSOT$1,599.99in stock

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Where this came from

confirmed The part number and every spec shown were read from the brand's or a store's own material: a product page, a spec sheet or a product feed, or an archived copy of one. Last verified 2026-10-14. What the labels mean.

The equivalent in other lines

Same category, same size (12k), ceiling cassette, 208/230V, from other lines; cheapest first, at most two per line. Open any of them side by side with this system, or tick several to compare up to four.

Logo Brand Product Category Photo Price
DELLA 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system DELLA cassette, duct and floor/ceiling Side by side → Single-zone systems $1,449.96
Pioneer 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system (CYT-24) Pioneer Quantum Ultra Side by side → Single-zone systems $1,533
ACiQ 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system ACiQ Standard Side by side → Single-zone systems $1,739.99
ACiQ 12,000 BTU slim ceiling cassette system ACiQ Standard Side by side → Single-zone systems $1,889.99
ACiQ 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system ACiQ Extreme Side by side → Single-zone systems $1,999.99
ACiQ 12,000 BTU slim ceiling cassette system ACiQ Extreme Side by side → Single-zone systems $2,149.99
Pioneer 12,000 BTU one-way cassette system (CYK-24) Pioneer Quantum Ultra Side by side → Single-zone systems $2,403
Gree 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system Gree Vireo Side by side → Single-zone systems $2,682
Gree 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system Gree Sapphire Side by side → Single-zone systems $3,220
Mitsubishi Electric 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system (SLZ-AF) Mitsubishi Electric SUZ ducted, cassette and floor Side by side → Single-zone systems $3,337.58
Mitsubishi Electric 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system (MLZ-KX) Mitsubishi Electric SUZ ducted, cassette and floor Side by side → Single-zone systems $3,484.30
MRCOOL Hyper Heat 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen Side by side → Single-zone systems —

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