Pioneer has 13 systems in the catalog, priced from ~$888 to ~$4,130. 3 are rated to keep heating down to -22°F, the least expensive being the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 12,000 BTU Hyper Heat. The cheapest way in is the Pioneer Diamante Pro 12,000 BTU at ~$888.
Pioneer · Single-Zone
~$1,363
Cold-climate bedrooms and small living areas where a 12k hyper-heat head is wanted without Mitsubishi pricing.
Series photoPioneer · Single-Zone
~$1,843
Cold-winter homes that want a hyper-heat-rated 1.5-ton head without paying Mitsubishi or Fujitsu prices.
Series photoPioneer · Single-Zone
~$2,278
Large rooms or open plans in cold climates where a two-ton hyper-heat head from a direct seller fits the budget.
Pioneer · Concealed Duct
~$1,413
Design-conscious remodels and multi-small-room layouts where visible equipment is a dealbreaker.
Pioneer · Single-Zone
~$1,503
Buyers who want a Wi-Fi-equipped, Energy Star-class 18k that handles cold snaps without paying for a full hyper-heat unit.
Pioneer · Ceiling Cassette
~$1,533
Square rooms and additions where a wall unit would be an eyesore and even air distribution matters.
Pioneer · Multi-Zone
~$2,094
Two bedrooms or a bedroom and an office in a cold climate, on a tight budget, with a handy installer.
Pioneer · Multi-Zone
~$4,130
A four-room house in a cold climate that needs the lowest equipment cost and has a competent installer.
Pioneer · Single-Zone
~$888
Mixed heating/cooling duty in mid-Atlantic and Midwest climates that dip below zero occasionally.
Series photoPioneer · Single-Zone
~$1,178
Mild-to-moderate climates where a 1.5-ton single room or open living area needs a low-priced heat pump with a known efficiency rating.
Series photoPioneer · Single-Zone
~$1,488
A single large room or open-plan space of roughly 750 to 1,000 sq ft in a climate that rarely drops below 0°F.
Pioneer · Single-Zone
~$2,198
Large open floor plans, shops or garages where one big head is simpler than a multi-zone setup.
DiscontinuedPioneer · Single-Zone
~$823
Buyers who value reachable US support and future parts over the newest refrigerant.