The MRCOOL DIY 12,000 BTU 23.5 SEER2 5th Gen Hyper Heat Ceiling Cassette System is a complete 230V single-zone mini split that heats and cools spaces up to 550 square feet, and keeps heating in outdoor temperatures down to -22°F.
This is the setup for a room where you want real winter heat without a wall unit in sight. The OuttaSight ceiling cassette mounts flush overhead, the Hyper Heat condenser holds its output when temperatures drop below zero, and at 23.5 SEER2 it's the most efficient cassette system in the DIY lineup. The kit ships complete with a 25-foot pre-charged Quick Connect line set, so there's no vacuum pump, no gauges, and no special tools or refrigerant certification.
Ideal Spaces
- Bedrooms and primary suites in cold-winter climates
- Home offices and dens
- Kitchens and dining areas
- Sunrooms and three-season porches being converted to four
- Guest suites and in-law spaces
- Short-term rentals where looks and quiet matter
In a typical insulated room, it will handle up to 550 square feet with no problem. For tougher spaces with big windows or thin insulation, plan on around 450 square feet.
Features
- Heats down to -22°F. The Hyper Heat inverter compressor keeps producing usable heat in weather that shuts standard mini splits down.
- 23.5 SEER2 efficiency. The highest-efficiency Hyper Heat cassette in the lineup, ENERGY STAR certified, with an inverter that ramps instead of cycling.
- Nothing on your walls. The OuttaSight cassette sits flush in the ceiling and pushes air across the room from above.
- Bedroom quiet. Runs between 24 and 41 dBA, softer than a quiet conversation.
- Control from anywhere. Included remote, SmartHVAC app on your phone, or just ask Alexa or Google Assistant.
- Washable filter plus Sleep, Quiet, Auto Cool, and Fan Only modes with Gold Fin corrosion protection on the condenser.
Key Specs
- 12,000 BTU (1 ton) heating and cooling
- Rated heating operation down to -22°F
- 23.5 SEER2, 12.8 EER2, 10 HSPF2
- Covers up to 550 sq ft
- 208/230V, 15A max breaker
- Cassette: 24 to 41 dBA, 50.3" W x 9" H x 13.2" D, 45 lbs
- Condenser: 31.7" W x 21.8" H x 13" D, 72.3 lbs
- 25 ft pre-charged R-454B line set, extendable to 75 ft
- ENERGY STAR, AHRI certified, UL, CSA, and ETL listed
What's Included
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1 x MRCOOL DIY 12,000 BTU 5th Gen Hyper Heat Single Zone Mini Split Condenser, DIYHH-12-HP-C-230D25-O -
1 x MRCOOL DIY 12,000 BTU 5th Gen OuttaSight One-Way Ceiling Cassette, DIYCASSETTE12HP-230D25-O -
1 x MRCOOL DIY 25 ft Pre-Charged Quick Connect Line Set with communication wire, wall sleeve, drain line extension, and UV-resistant wrap
What you should know
A ceiling cassette needs a bit more planning than a wall mount: confirm you have ceiling access and about 9 inches of depth above the ceiling plane before ordering, and check your joist spacing against the cutout. The system runs on a dedicated 208/230V circuit with a 15A max breaker, which most people have an electrician wire. If your winters rarely drop below 20°F, the standard 5th Gen cassette costs less and will serve you fine; the Hyper Heat version earns its price in genuinely cold climates.
Warranty
- 7-year compressor coverage
- 5-year parts coverage
Need help?
Call us at 1-800-514-2418 and our HVAC product specialists will answer your questions and help customize your MRCOOL DIY 12K Hyper Heat Ceiling Cassette System setup.
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Specifications:
BRAND NAME |
MRCOOL |
SERIES |
DIY Hyper Heat |
MODEL |
DIYHH-12-HP-C-230D25-O |
AIR HANDLER MODEL |
DIYCASSETTE12HP-230D25-O |
UNIT TYPE |
Mini-Split |
EQUIPMENT TYPE |
Condenser |
SEER2 |
23.5 |
EER2 |
12.8 |
HSPF2-4 |
10 |
HSPF2-5 |
8 |
CFM |
1471.5 |
TONNAGE |
1 |
COOLING CAPACITY (BTU) |
12,000 |
HEATING CAPACITY (BTU) |
12,000 |
VOLTAGE (V) |
208/230 |
PHASE |
1 |
CYCLE |
60 |
MAX FUSE / BREAKER (A) |
15 |
MIN CIRCUIT AMPACITY (A) |
15 |
COLOR |
White |
MAX COVERAGE AREA |
550 sq. ft. |
REFRIGERANT TYPE |
R-454B |
REFRIGERANT VOLUME (OZ) |
32.1 |
DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
56.5 |
INVERTER |
Yes |
MIN AMBIENT COOL (F) |
-22 |
MIN AMBIENT HEAT (F) |
-22 |
LINESET INCLUDED |
Yes |
LINE SET LENGTH |
25 ft |
MAX LINESET LENGTH (FT) |
75 |
LIQUID LINE SIZE |
1/4 in |
SUCTION LINE SIZE |
3/8 in |
COMPRESSOR MOTOR TYPE |
Rotary |
METERING DEVICE |
EEV |
UL LISTED |
Yes |
CSA CERTIFIED |
Yes |
ETL CERTIFIED |
Yes |
ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED |
Yes |
AHRI CERTIFIED |
Yes |
REGISTERED WARRANTY |
7-Years Compressor, 5-Years Parts |
BASE PARTS WARRANTY |
5 Years |
BASE COMPRESSOR WARRANTY |
7 Years |
NET DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
12.99 x 21.81 x 31.69 in |
NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
72.31 |
GROSS DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
14.57 x 24.21 x 36.02 in |
GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
79.59 |
AIR HANDLER SERIES |
DIY 5th Gen OuttaSight |
AIR HANDLER CFM |
353 / 312 / 283 / 247 / 177 |
AIR HANDLER MOUNT TYPE |
Ceiling |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
37 |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING LOW (DBA) |
24 |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING HIGH (DBA) |
41 |
AIR FLOW DIRECTION |
1-Way |
FILTER TYPE |
Reusable |
FAN ONLY OPTION |
Yes |
QUIET MODE |
Yes |
SLEEP MODE |
Yes |
AUTO COOL |
Yes |
WIFI COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
APP COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
REMOTE CONTROL INCLUDED |
Yes |
AIR HANDLER WARRANTY |
5-Year Part / 7-Year Compressor |
AIR HANDLER NET DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
13.19 x 8.98 x 50.31 in |
AIR HANDLER NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
45 |
AIR HANDLER GROSS DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
22.48 x 22.64 x 57.6 in |
AIR HANDLER GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
88 |









