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The ductless mini split system air conditioner consists of two units, an outdoor condenser, and an indoor air handler, connected via wires and refrigerant tubing. Through the removal of ducts from this type of system, mini split systems are easier and more affordable to install in your home, which is an immensely positive aspect of the overall design. Commonly seen as the “next level up” from portable and window-mounted air conditioners, there are a lot of perks to being enjoyed with a ductless mini split, such as increased BTU output, and the capacity to facilitate more features and functions. Today our team will be reviewing the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU ductless air conditioner, weighing up all the pros and cons of this unit, to provide our readers with a more informed view on whether or not this system is the one for them. Check out our full buyer’s guide below for more details.

KINGSFIN 12,000 BTU Air Conditioner Review

The Kingsfin 12,000 BTU boasts an impressive amount of cooling power, while also enjoying its own range of convenience enhancing features and functions. However, that is not to say that this unit is without fault. Continue reading below for our full run-down of the specifications, strengths, and weaknesses of the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU air conditioner.

Cooling Performance

Providing the user with up to 12,000 BTUs of sheer cooling power, the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU is capable of servicing areas of up to 550 square feet, ideally a medium-large sized residential space.

Efficiency / Certifications

The efficiency of a mini split unit is generally measured by its Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, which takes into account power consumption, performance output, and average seasonal weather conditions. As technology progresses, units are becoming increasingly efficient, thus raising the standard of what can be considered to be the average acceptable SEER.

In 2015, a number of regulations were introduced prohibiting the purchase of air conditioning units with SEER scores under a certain level. Across the United States, different minimum marks were issued, with the highest being 14. This means that the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU, scoring a SEER score of 15, is available for purchase across the US. While just narrowly missing a minimum mark might seem unfortunate, it bears noting that most units as recently released as ten years ago likely have a significantly lower efficiency rating, and so we would recommend the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU if you have an outdated system in need of replacement.

Convenience

Convenient operation of the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU is enabled by the inclusion of a wireless remote control with the device. Additionally, cooling, heating, dehumidification, and ventilation modes allow the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU to cater to a wide variety of needs, all year round. A programmable timer also allows for added flexibility of operation, allowing the user to input a functional timetable. When utilised properly, this feature can be immensely useful, as you may program the unit to power on while you are away from the home. A favourite feature of ours, sleep mode, enables the unit to gradually increase temperatures throughout the night, saving energy whilst maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. Finally, the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU also boasts auto  restart capability, meaning this unit is capable of automatically rebooting following a power outage, an immensely useful feature for those of us who suffer from frequent energy blackouts.

Design

Regarding this unit’s design, sleek and modern aesthetics dominate with a user-friendly LED display and automatically sweeping louvers. In addition, the above-average length of this unit’s 16 feet line set expands the range of possible installation locations greatly in your home, as the maximum distance between the split system’s two components is increased. Due to the complexities involved with installation of a ductless mini split air conditioning system, we highly recommend hiring an experienced professional when installing the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU.

Help & Support

The Kingsfin comes backed by a 2-years parts, 5-years compressor limited warranty plan. While this is more-or-less an average coverage period when it comes to ductless mini splits, it is still a significant warranty plan nonetheless, and we always advise our readers to be educated on the specifics of their unit’s warranty support. Should you encounter an issue with your Kingsfin product, experienced customer service representatives are contactable via telephone, email, or online contact-form.

Verdict

In summary, the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU excels in convenience and performance, however, unfortunately this unit ranks averagely in efficiency. While this is not necessarily a con, we would have preferred if this system earned itself even a slightly higher SEER score. That being said, as affordable mini split systems go, the Kingsfin 12,000 BTU is a fine choice of home air conditioner, certainly deserving of our seal of approval.