
Built for better living, every season
Every feature in the Vanguard is designed to make your home more comfortable, more efficient, and healthier — without adding complexity to your life.
Thoughtfully engineered, inside and out
Product technical specifications
Full performance, installation, and dimensional details for the Vanguard 12,000 BTU mini split | 24 SEER2 | Wi-Fi | Up to 750 sq. ft.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU (range: 2,500–12,500 BTU) |
| Heating capacity | 12,400 BTU (range: 2,500–15,000 BTU) |
| Heating capacity @ 5°F | 8,900 BTU |
| Heating capacity @ 17°F | 7,800 BTU |
| Cold climate operation | Down to -13°F |
| SEER2 | 24 |
| EER2 @ 95°F | 13 |
| HSPF | 10 |
| Coverage area | Up to 750 sq ft |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Zone | Single zone |
| Moisture removal | 1.4 L/h |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indoor noise level | 46 / 44 / 36 / 32 / 30 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise level | 56 dB(A) |
| Airflow (Low / Med / High) | 323 / 411 / 470 CFM |
| Operating modes | Auto, Cool, Heat, Dry, Fan-Only, Turbo, Sleep, Eco |
| Auto swing | 4-way (up/down + left/right) |
| iFeel / Follow Me | Yes |
| Louver position memory | Yes |
| Frost protection | 46°F (8°C) |
| Set point temperature range | 60.8°F – 87.8°F |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star certified | Yes |
| AHRI certified | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Refrigerant charge | 27.2 oz |
| Additional charge rate | 0.56 oz/ft |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 115V |
| Rated input power (cooling) | 920W |
| Rated input power (heating) | 920W |
| Rated current (cooling) | 8A |
| Rated current (heating) | 8A |
| Minimum circuit ampacity | 10A |
| Maximum overcurrent protection | 15A |
| Pre-charged line set | 25 ft |
| Maximum lineset length | 49 ft |
| Maximum elevation difference | 33 ft |
| Connecting pipe — gas line | 3/8" |
| Connecting pipe — liquid line | 1/4" |
| Connecting wiring | 4 × 16AWG |
| Estimated installation time | ~2 hours |
| Condensate drain method | Gravity |
| Specification | Outdoor Unit (ODU) | Indoor Unit (IDU) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 31-1/2" × 12" × 21-3/4" | 36-1/4" × 7-5/8" × 12" |
| Net weight | 58.0 lbs | 22.0 lbs |
| Gross weight | 64.5 lbs | 28.6 lbs |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi app control | Yes |
| Local on-device scheduling | Yes |
| Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | No |
| Geofencing | No |
| Filter change alert | Yes |
| Self-diagnosis | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Display on/off | Yes |
| °C / °F switch | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Self-clean | Yes |
| High-temp self-clean & sterilization | Yes |
| Deep-clean air channel | Yes |
| Filter type | Washable (top-access) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressor warranty | 5 years |
| Parts warranty | 1 year |
| Registration required | No |
| Coil anti-corrosion coating | Yes |
| Refrigerant leak detector | Yes |
| Chassis heater (cold climate) | Yes |
| Fire-rated electrical box | Yes |
| Modular PCB design | Yes |
| Advanced defrost logic | Yes |
| Auto restart | Yes |
| Forced defrost | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressor brand | GMCC |
| Compressor type | Rotary |
| Compressor model | KSN98D31UEZA31 |