Airest

World First Mini-Split with MERV 14 Certified Filter

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The Airest Heat Pump from Sharp delivers powerful performance with everyday convenience. The MERV 14 certified main filter captures fine dust, allergens, and airborne particles, ensuring cleaner, healthier air. With advanced cooling and heating technology, it provides reliable comfort and a healthier indoor environment year-round.

Main Features :

MERV 14 Certified Filter with Active Carbon

CADR (471 sq.ft.)

SEER2 (21.0) & HSPF2 V (10.5)

Powerful Centrifugal Fans

A2L Refrigerant R32

Safe “Hot Gas Pipe” de-icing system

Built in Wi-Fi Functionality

Air Quality Sensor

Available Capacities:

12,000 BTU

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Product Details

Specification

Airest has been selected as a winner of the
AHR Innovation Awards 2026 in the Indoor Air Quality category

Click here to see
the full annoucement

MERV 14 Air Filter

Equipped with certified MERV 14 filters, the Airest Heat Pump goes beyond simply heating and cooling your space. It actively improves indoor air quality by capturing airborne allergens and fine dust particles such as pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and smoke.

With a filtration efficiency of over 99.9+%, Airest provides far superior protection compared to conventional heat pump. Conventional units often allow fine dust to pass through and build up inside the system, which reduces performance and compromises air quality. The Airest Heat Pump is designed to trap and block these pollutants before they circulate in your room.

Certified Clean Air

In addition to being equipped with certified MERV 14 filters, Airest is also the world’s first mini-split certified by AHAM as an air cleaner. With a clean air delivery rate suited for a suggested room size of 471 sq ft, this certification ensures that Airest not only heats and cools effectively but also enhances indoor air quality.

Airest Heat Pump Feature | AHAM Certification Image
Airest Heat Pump Feature |Combat Odors with Activated Carbon Image

Combat Odors with Activated Carbon

The primary filter incorporates active carbon engineered to reduce residues of acetaldehyde and acetic acid. Unlike other competitors, Airest excels at removing these substances completely, achieving 0% residual levels of both compounds. This effective reduction minimizes unpleasant odors and contributes to a cleaner, more comfortable indoor environment.

Unique Structure Design

The Airest Heat Pump is engineered with the heat exchanger positioned near the air outlet. This design allows dry air to circulate inside the unit, keeping internal humidity low and minimizing moisture buildup, which significantly reduces the risk of mold growth. In contrast, conventional models have the heat exchanger near the air inlet, allowing humid air to circulate inside the unit, which raises moisture levels and promotes mold growth over time.

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Significant Mold Reduction

With its unique structural design, the Airest is able to maintain low internal humidity and keep the unit dry for extended periods. With this advantage, the Airest significantly reduces mold growth, as evidenced by a customer who has been using the unit for five years and showing very minimal signs of mold growth, even without any cleaning inside the unit.

Centrifugal Fans

High-efficiency filters can increase airflow resistance, which conventional cross-flow fans often have difficulty handling. To overcome this, Sharp has equipped the Airest Heat Pump with four powerful centrifugal fans. These fans produce higher static pressure, allowing air to flow more easily through the filter. The result is consistently strong performance and a steady supply of clean, filtered air throughout the room.

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Coanda Airflow Technology

With Coanda Airflow technology, the unit delivers smooth, far-reaching airflow that spreads evenly throughout the room. It maintains strong air delivery up to 43 feet (13 meters), providing consistent cooling and heating to every corner.

Year Round Comfort and Clean Air

The Sharp Airest Heat Pump offers three distinct airflow modes, each designed to deliver comfort throughout the year. In Cool Mode, the arch louver faces upward, directing air along the ceiling for gentle, even cooling without harsh drafts. In Heat Mode, it faces downward to efficiently deliver warm air to the lower part of the room for cozy, consistent heating. Air Purifier Mode circulates air while intelligently adjusting airflow based on room conditions, ensuring effective dust and allergen removal. Regardless of the mode selected, all air passing through the unit is filtered by the built-in MERV 14 filter, continuously maintaining cleaner indoor air.

Airest Heat Pump Feature | COOL, HEAT, and Air Purifier Function Image

Unit Measurement

Indoor Unit
(AY-XP12CPU)

Airest Indoor Unit Size Measurement

Outdoor Unit
(AE-X12CPU)

Airest Outdoor Unit Size Measurement

※ Both measurements is in milimeter

Other Parts

Remote
Control

Replacement Filters
(AZ-F120CU)

Specification

Indoor Unit

AY-XP12CPU

Outdoor Unit

AE-X12CPU

AHRI Number

216624517

Rated Cooling Capacity

12,500 (2,800 - 13,600)

Rated Heating Capacity

14,000 (3,200 - 17,000)

Max Heating Capacity

at 5°F (-15°C)

at -4°F (-20°C)

at -13°F (-25°C)

at -17°F (-27°C)

12,500

10,600

9,000

8,200

EER2

12.1

SEER/SEER2

20.0 / 21.0

HSPF/HSPF2 (IV)

11.5 / 10.5

HSPF/HSPF2 (V)

9.0 / 8.0

COP at 5°F (-15°C)

2.1

Power Supply

208/230V, 1-Phase, 60Hz

Max Fuse Size (A)

20

Sound Pressure (dB)

Cooling (IDU)

Cooling (ODU)

Heating (IDU)

Heating (ODU)

48 / 42 / 36 / 25

49

48 / 42 / 37 / 34

50

Airflow Rate (cfm)

Cooling

Heating

406 / 378 / 290 / 219 / 124

406 / 378 / 290 / 233 / 208

Operating Range

Cooling

Heating

14 to 115°F (-10 to 46°C)

-17 to 75°F (-27 to 24°C)

Pipe Diameter

1/4 x 3/8

Refrigerant

R32

Ref. Volume oz (g)

35.3 (1,000)

Pipe length ft (m)

10 (3) - 25 (7.6)

w/ add. refrigerant

25 (7.6) - 66 (20)

Max height ft (m)

33 (10)

Add charge oz/ft (g/m)

0.09 (8)

Support

Product Registration

Manuals & Catalogs

Contact Us

Canada Region

RBL A/C Inc.

50 Rue Émilien Marcoux #101
Blainville, Quebec
J7C 0B5

450-420-1444

https://rblac.com/en/