The MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU 23.5 SEER2 5th Gen Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump System heats and cools spaces up to 550 square feet from a standard 115V circuit, combining 12,000 BTU of capacity with the best cooling efficiency rating in the 5th Gen single-zone family. One compact system covers a room year-round with no ducts and no furnace.
It is also the definition of a first-timer-friendly install. The included 25-foot Quick Connect line set comes pre-charged with R-454B, so there is no vacuum pump, no gauges, and no special tools or refrigerant certification. Most homeowners have it mounted and connected in an afternoon.
Ideal Spaces
- Primary bedrooms and guest rooms
- Home offices and dens
- Finished basements and bonus rooms
- Studio apartments and garage conversions
Plan on 550 square feet as the comfortable ceiling for this system in a decently insulated room. If yours runs hot from sun exposure or leaks air through old windows, treat it like a bigger room and consider the 18K.
Features
- 23.5 SEER2 efficiency. The highest cooling efficiency of any DIY 5th Gen single-zone system, with 12.5 EER2 and 10.2 HSPF2 alongside it, plus Energy Star certification.
- 115V convenience. Runs on standard household voltage, which keeps the electrical portion of the install simple.
- Smart control everywhere. Wireless remote in the box, SmartHVAC app on iOS and Android, and voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Follow Me technology. The remote acts as the thermostat wherever you set it down.
- Dry Mode and Quiet Mode. Pull humidity without overcooling, and drop the fan to a whisper at night.
- Built to last outside. The Gold Fin coated condenser resists corrosion in wet and coastal climates.
Key Specs
- Capacity: 12,000 BTU cooling and heating (1 ton)
- Efficiency: 23.5 SEER2, 12.5 EER2, 10.2 HSPF2
- Power: 115V single phase, 20A max breaker, 18A minimum circuit ampacity
- Coverage: spaces up to 550 square feet
- Refrigerant: R-454B, pre-charged 25 ft Quick Connect line set included (runs up to 82 ft supported)
- Line connections: 1/4 in liquid, 3/8 in suction
- Outdoor sound level: 54 dBA
- Certifications: Energy Star, AHRI certified; UL and ETL listed
What's Included
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1 x MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU 5th Gen Ductless Mini Split Condenser, DIY-12-HP-C-115D25-O -
1 x MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU 5th Generation Wall Mount Air Handler, DIY-12-HP-WMAH-115D25-O -
1 x MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen Pre-Charged R-454B Quick Connect Line Set, 25 ft
What you should know
The box holds a complete single-zone system: pre-charged condenser, wall-mount air handler, and the 25-foot pre-charged Quick Connect line set. If your run between indoor and outdoor units is longer, the platform supports line sets up to 82 feet.
Although it uses 115V household voltage, the system still needs its own dedicated circuit with a breaker no larger than 20 amps and 18A minimum circuit ampacity. If you are not comfortable at the panel, that is the one part of the job to hand an electrician.
As with all 5th Gen equipment, components stay within the generation: the R-454B charge and Quick Connect fittings do not mix with 3rd or 4th Gen parts. If your room is under 400 square feet, the 9K system is the better-matched and cheaper option.
Warranty
- 7-year compressor warranty
- 5-year parts warranty
Specifications:
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BRAND NAME |
MRCOOL |
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SERIES |
DIY 5th gen Single-Zone Mini-splits |
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MODEL |
DIY-12-HP-C-115D25-O |
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GTIN |
840255586955 |
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UPC |
840255586955 |
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SEER2 |
23.5 |
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EER2 |
12.5 |
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HSPF2-4 |
10.2 |
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HSPF2-5 |
7.6 |
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TONNAGE |
1 |
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COOLING CAPACITY (BTU) |
12,000 |
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HEATING CAPACITY (BTU) |
12,000 |
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VOLTAGE (V) |
115 |
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PHASE |
1 |
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CYCLE |
60 |
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MAX FUSE BREAKER (A) |
20 |
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MIN CIRCUIT AMPACITY (A) |
18 |
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COLOR |
White |
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ZONE CAPACITY |
1 |
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REFRIGERANT TYPE |
R-454B |
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REFRIGERANT VOLUME (OZ) |
30.34 |
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DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
54 |
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INVERTER |
DC |
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LINE SET LENGTH |
25 ft |
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MAX LINESET LENGTH (FT) |
82 |
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LIQUID LINE SIZE |
1/4 in |
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SUCTION LINE SIZE |
3/8 in |
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COMPRESSOR MOTOR TYPE |
Rotary |
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AUXILIARY HEATER INCLUDED |
No |
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FAN ONLY OPTION |
Yes |
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QUIET MODE |
Yes |
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AUTO COOL |
Yes |
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WIFI COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
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APP COMPATIBILITY |
Yes |
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WORKS WITH IOS |
Yes |
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WORKS WITH ANDROID |
Yes |
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UL LISTED |
Yes |
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ETL LISTED |
Yes |
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ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED |
Yes |
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AHRI CERTIFIED |
Yes |
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BASE PARTS WARRANTY |
5 years |
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BASE COMPRESSOR WARRANTY |
7 years |
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NET DIMENSIONS |
30.12 W x 11.93 D x 21.85 H in |
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NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
65.48 |
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GROSS DIMENSIONS |
36.22 W x 16.54 D x 27.56 H in |
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GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
83.11 |
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