This is a wall-sleeve air conditioner and electric-heat unit built for hotel rooms, apartments, or additions where central ductwork isn't available — and where salt air or coastal exposure would corrode a standard chassis. It's built for property managers and homeowners near the coast who need self-contained, per-room climate control without premature corrosion failure.
The PTC173J25CXXX is a packaged terminal air conditioner with electric resistance heat, built on Amana's PTC chassis with factory-applied seacoast corrosion protection for coastal hospitality and residential properties. It is suited to hotel guest rooms, coastal condos, and additions where a self-contained, per-room system replaces central ductwork. All units in this family meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1. Note: If you would like to review the manufacturer Product Specifications, Warranty, Brochure, etc., for this system, please refer to the "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above on this page.
Critical Fit & Power Requirements
- Wall sleeve opening: industry-standard 42 in wide x 16-1/16 in high.
- Voltage: 230/208V. Operating range 197V minimum to 253V maximum.
- Amperage: 11.2/10.1 total amps (230V/208V) with heater running; MCA 14.1A; MOP 15A.
- NEMA plug: 6-15P, factory-installed cord with LCDI device per UL 484 (applies because this unit operates under 250V).
- Wall Sleeve is NOT included — sold separately.
- Exterior Architectural Grille is NOT included — sold separately.
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V hardwire or sub-base installations — this chassis does not use the Amana PTSB4**E sub-base or PTPWHWK4 hard-wire kit.
- Not a drop-in fit for non-standard or custom sleeve openings that deviate from 42 in x 16-1/16 in.
The recurring failure point on coastal PTAC installs isn't the chassis — it's condensate backing up into the drywall around the sleeve. Even with a seacoast-protected sleeve, if the opening is framed dead level, wet-mode condensate has nowhere to go but back toward the room side. Set the sleeve with a 1/4-bubble pitch to the outside using a torpedo level before securing it to the framing, matching the framing diagram's requirement that the sleeve extend a minimum of 1/4 in beyond the outside wall face. That pitch, verified with the torpedo level rather than by eye, is what keeps water moving outward instead of pooling at the chassis pan seam. On a property-management job, log the pitch check on the same punch list as the NEMA 6-15P receptacle verification — confirming the receptacle is wired to match the 6-15P cord, not a generic 15A/20A duplex, avoids a callback for a plug that "doesn't fit" once the unit arrives on site.
Key Benefits
- Seacoast corrosion protection on chassis components extends service life in salt-air environments.
- 4.4 pints/hr dehumidification helps manage humidity in guest rooms and coastal living spaces.
- 65 CFM fresh-air ventilation setting for make-up air without opening a window.
- EER of 10.4 (230V) / 10.6 (208V) for cooling-mode efficiency at rated conditions.
- Single-stage 2.5/2.1 kW electric heat strip supplements or replaces central heat in shoulder seasons.
- Standard 42 in x 16-1/16 in sleeve compatibility simplifies retrofit into existing PTAC openings.
| Spec | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (230V/208V) | 16,700/16,400 | BTU/h |
| Heating Capacity (230V) | 8,500 | BTU/h |
| Heating Capacity (208V) | 6,800 | BTU/h |
| Electric Heat Strip Size | 2.5/2.1 | kW |
| Heater Stages | 1 | — |
| EER (230V/208V) | 10.4/10.6 | — |
| Voltage | 230/208 | V |
| Compressor Amps | 7.8 | A |
| Total Amps with Heater (230V/208V) | 11.2/10.1 | A |
| MCA (with heater) | 14.1 | A |
| MOP | 15 | A |
| NEMA Plug Type | 6-15P | — |
| Compressor Watts (230V/208V) | 1,575/1,575 | W |
| Total Watts with Heater (230V/208V) | 2,570/2,115 | W |
| CFM Wet (High/Low) | 400/314 | CFM |
| CFM Dry (High/Low) | 412/390 | CFM |
| Ventilation CFM | 65 | CFM |
| Dehumidification Rate | 4.4 | pints/hr |
| Net Weight | 113 | lb |
| Shipping Weight | 130 | lb |
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | — |
| Wall Sleeve Dimensions | 42 x 16-1/16, standard | in |
| Wall Sleeve Included | Not Included | — |
| Exterior Architectural Grille Included | Not Included | — |
Note: See "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above for full specifications.
Compatibility & Fitment
- Compatible with 230/208V circuits within the 197V–253V operating range, via the factory-installed 6-15P plug.
- Fits industry-standard wall sleeve openings measuring 42 in wide x 16-1/16 in high (for example, the WS900E or the seacoast-rated WS900SC).
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V hardwire or sub-base configurations (Amana PTSB4**E sub-base, PTPWHWK4 hard-wire kit) — those apply only to 265V-rated chassis, not this model.
- Wall Sleeve NOT included — order separately.
- Exterior Architectural Grille NOT included — order separately.
- Not a drop-in replacement for non-standard or custom sleeve openings outside 42 in x 16-1/16 in.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 |
| ASHRAE Compliance | Meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 |
| Power Cord Compliance | LCDI power cord per UL 484 (applies to units under 250V) |
| Voltage Operating Range | 197V minimum – 253V maximum |
| Overcurrent Protection | 15A MOP with heater installed |
FAQ
Is the wall sleeve included with this unit?
No. The wall sleeve is sold separately. This unit fits an industry-standard 42-inch wide by 16-1/16-inch high wall sleeve opening (such as the WS900E or WS900SC seacoast-protected sleeve), but the sleeve itself ships as its own item.
What breaker size and plug type does this unit require?
This model requires a 230/208V circuit protected at 15 amps (MOP), with an MCA of 14.1 amps when the electric heat strip is running. It ships with a factory-installed 6-15P power cord and LCDI device per UL 484.
Can this be hardwired for 265V commercial applications?
No. This unit is rated 230/208V, not 265V. It is not compatible with 265V circuits and does not use the Amana PTSB4**E sub-base or PTPWHWK4 hard-wire kit, which are reserved for 265V-rated chassis only.
Does this require a licensed electrician or HVAC professional to install and keep the warranty valid?
[NEEDS VERIFICATION] — installer licensing requirements are not stated in the provided specification data. Refer to the warranty PDF in the Resources tab for exact terms.
Will this fit a standard 42-inch by 16-inch wall sleeve opening?
Yes. This chassis is designed for the industry-standard 42-inch wide by 16-1/16-inch high wall sleeve opening. It is not a drop-in fit for non-standard or custom sleeve openings outside those dimensions.
Warranty & Registration
This unit carries a 1-Year Repair/Replace warranty and a 5-Year Parts Limited Warranty on the sealed system, per Amana's published warranty badge terms. Exact coverage language, including any distinction between residential and commercial/hospitality usage, is defined in the manufacturer warranty PDF — refer to the "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above on this page for full terms before installing in a commercial hospitality setting.
