Mini-split

Daikin 17 Series 12K

4.6(70 retailer ratings) by Daikin · Model FTXB12AXVJU / RXB12AXVJU

Daikin's entry 17 Series brings big-brand reliability to a sub-$1,000 single-zone system.

Cooling

12,000 BTU

Covers

550 ft²

Efficiency

17SEER

Noise

30 dB

$974 est.

typical street price · via HVACDirect

Check Price

Is 12,000 BTU right for your room? Run the sizing calculator

Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

Japanese build quality near value-brand pricing
Quiet swing-compressor inverter
10-yr parts warranty with registration

Cons

WiFi only via add-on adapter
Not Energy Star rated

What the Daikin 17 Series 12K costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 17SEER 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 zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$31 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$33 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$27 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$29 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Mini-split air conditioner
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU
Rated coverage	550 ft²
Efficiency	17 SEER
Noise (low)	30 dB
Smart features	None
ENERGY STAR	No
Model number	FTXB12AXVJU / RXB12AXVJU
Typical street price	$974