The MRCOOL DIY 18,000 BTU 21.2 SEER2 5th Gen Hyper Heat Ceiling Cassette System is a complete 230V single-zone mini split that heats and cools spaces up to 800 square feet, with heating that keeps working in outdoor temperatures down to -22°F.
Two things set this system apart. The Hyper Heat condenser holds its heating output in serious cold, which makes it a legitimate year-round heat source in northern states, not just a summer AC with a heat mode. And the OuttaSight ceiling cassette sits flush overhead, so the only thing visible in the room is a slim grille instead of a wall unit. 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
- Primary suites and bedrooms in cold-winter climates
- Living rooms and open-concept spaces
- Garage gyms and heated workshops
- Sunrooms and four-season porches
- Finished basements
- Short-term rentals where looks and quiet matter
In a typical insulated space, it will handle up to 800 square feet with no problem. For tougher spaces like an uninsulated garage or a sunroom with lots of glass, plan on around 650 square feet.
Features
- Heats down to -22°F. The Hyper Heat inverter compressor keeps producing usable heat when standard mini splits fall off, so it can carry a room through a real winter.
- Disappears into the ceiling. The OuttaSight cassette mounts flush and throws air across the room from above instead of blowing at one wall.
- Quiet enough for bedrooms. The cassette runs between 26 and 44 dBA, about the level of a quiet library.
- 21.2 SEER2 efficiency. ENERGY STAR certified inverter operation that ramps up and down instead of cycling on and off.
- 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
- 18,000 BTU (1.5 ton) heating and cooling
- Rated heating operation down to -22°F
- 21.2 SEER2, 12.5 EER2, 11 HSPF2
- Covers up to 800 sq ft
- 208/230V, 25A max breaker
- Cassette: 26 to 44 dBA, 50.3" W x 9" H x 13.2" D, 45 lbs
- Condenser: 35" W x 26.5" H x 13.5" D, 99.9 lbs
- 25 ft pre-charged R-454B line set, extendable to 75 ft
- ENERGY STAR and AHRI certified
What's Included
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1 x MRCOOL DIY 18,000 BTU 5th Gen Hyper Heat Outdoor Condenser, DIYHH-18-HP-C-230D25-O -
1 x MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen OuttaSight 18,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette, DIYCASSETTE18HP-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 25A 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; this 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 18K Hyper Heat Ceiling Cassette System setup.
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Specifications:
BRAND NAME |
MRCOOL |
SERIES |
DIY Hyper Heat |
MODEL |
DIYHH-18-HP-C-230D25-O |
AIR HANDLER MODEL |
DIYCASSETTE18HP-230D25-O |
UNIT TYPE |
Mini-Split |
EQUIPMENT TYPE |
Condenser |
SEER2 |
21.2 |
EER2 |
12.5 |
HSPF2-4 |
11 |
HSPF2-5 |
8.5 |
TONNAGE |
1.5 |
COOLING CAPACITY (BTU) |
18,000 |
HEATING CAPACITY (BTU) |
18,000 |
VOLTAGE (V) |
208/230 |
PHASE |
1 |
CYCLE |
60 Hz |
MAX FUSE / BREAKER (A) |
25 |
MIN CIRCUIT AMPACITY (A) |
19 |
MAX COVERAGE AREA (SQ FT) |
800 |
REFRIGERANT TYPE |
R-454B |
REFRIGERANT VOLUME (OZ) |
52.21 |
DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
58 |
INVERTER |
Yes |
MIN AMBIENT COOLING (F) |
-22 |
MIN AMBIENT HEATING (F) |
-22 |
LINE SET INCLUDED |
Yes |
LINE SET LENGTH |
25 ft |
MAX LINE SET LENGTH (FT) |
75 |
LIQUID LINE SIZE |
1/4 in |
SUCTION LINE SIZE |
1/2 in |
COMPRESSOR MOTOR TYPE |
Rotary |
METERING DEVICE |
EEV |
ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED |
Yes |
AHRI CERTIFIED |
Yes |
BASE PARTS WARRANTY |
5 Years |
BASE COMPRESSOR WARRANTY |
7 Years |
REGISTERED WARRANTY |
7-Years Compressor, 5-Years Parts |
CONDENSER DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
13.46 x 26.5 x 35.04 in |
CONDENSER WEIGHT |
99.87 lbs |
AIR HANDLER MOUNT TYPE |
Ceiling |
AIR HANDLER COOLING CAPACITY (BTU) |
18,800 |
AIR HANDLER HEATING CAPACITY (BTU) |
22,700 |
AIR HANDLER CFM |
400 / 352 / 300 / 207 / 207 |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
41.5 |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING LOW (DBA) |
26 |
AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING HIGH (DBA) |
44 |
AIR FLOW DIRECTION |
1-Way |
FILTER TYPE |
Reusable |
FAN ONLY OPTION |
Yes |
QUIET MODE |
Yes |
SLEEP MODE |
Yes |
WIFI COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
APP COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
REMOTE CONTROL INCLUDED |
Yes |
AIR HANDLER DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
13.19 x 8.98 x 50.31 in |
AIR HANDLER WEIGHT |
45 lbs |









