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      12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · H-Series

      Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1

      Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #12 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $234 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      29.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 98%
      HSPF2
      12.9 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      EER2
      15.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 92%
      Heat at 5°F
      16,600 BTU/h138% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 88%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 98% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 16,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 94% of mini-splits.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandFujitsu
      Outdoor unit modelAOUG12LZAS1
      SeriesH-Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size12,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 2, 2020
      Last certifiedJune 5, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better29.4 (range 29.4)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors15.2
      Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better12.9
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F10,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F16,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.32
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder138% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ASUG12LZBS at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      ASUG12LZBS FUJITSU · cold climate29.415.212.916,600206597210
      ASUG12LZAS FUJITSU · cold climate29.415.212.916,600204740068
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$193-$573

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1?
      The Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1 is rated at up to 29.4 SEER2 and 15.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 16,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.32, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $193-$573 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $246 in Phoenix and $485 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Which indoor units work with the Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FUJITSU ASUG12LZBS, FUJITSU ASUG12LZAS.
      What refrigerant does the Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1 use?
      It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $248/yrYou save $371/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $248
      Current system, per year
      $619
      You save per year
      $371
      Payback
      12.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$791

      Cooling $144Heating $104Electricity used: 1,549 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $227

      Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 5, 2026. How we use the data.