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Mitsubishi MZ-GS12NA

4.8(60 retailer ratings) by Mitsubishi Electric · Model MZ-GS12NA (MSZ/MUZ-GS12NA)
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The benchmark single-zone mini split: ultra-quiet, ultra-efficient, and famously reliable Japanese engineering.

Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
25.6SEER2
Noise
19 dB
$1972 est.
typical street price · via HVACDirect
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • Whisper-quiet 19 dB indoor unit
  • Class-leading 25.6 SEER2 efficiency
  • Up to 10-yr warranty when registered
Cons
  • WiFi requires kumo cloud adapter
  • Premium price for 12K class

What the Mitsubishi MZ-GS12NA costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 25.6SEER2 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$21 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$22 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$18 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$19 /mo

Full specifications

TypeMini-split air conditioner
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU
Rated coverage550 ft²
Efficiency25.6 SEER2
Noise (low)19 dB
Smart featuresNone
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberMZ-GS12NA (MSZ/MUZ-GS12NA)
Typical street price$1972

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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