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Cooper & Hunter MIA 12K

4.3(700 retailer ratings) by Cooper & Hunter · Model CH-RLS12MIA-230VI/O
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C&H's best-selling MIA line packs 21+ SEER2 and included WiFi into a sub-$1,000 package.

Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
21.3SEER2
Noise
23 dB
$899 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • WiFi adapter included in box
  • Quiet 23 dB low fan speed
  • Energy Star cold-climate certified
Cons
  • Warranty needs licensed installer
  • Brand support can be slow

What the Cooper & Hunter MIA 12K costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 21.3SEER2 rating at 8 hours/day of cooling, using average residential electricity rates for each US climate zone. Your usage and utility rate will shift these numbers — run the calculator for your exact room.

Climate zoneExample regionsEst. cost / month
Cool NorthPacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England$25 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$26 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$22 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$23 /mo

Full specifications

TypeMini-split air conditioner
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU
Rated coverage550 ft²
Efficiency21.3 SEER2
Noise (low)23 dB
Smart featuresApp, Scheduling
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberCH-RLS12MIA-230VI/O
Typical street price$899

Specs from manufacturer data; price and ratings are snapshots and may vary. See how we evaluate. Data last reviewed June 2026.

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