The MRCOOL DIY 9K 5th Generation Mini Split Air Handler is the smallest indoor unit in the DIY 5th Gen lineup, a 115V, 0.75-ton wall-mounted head built for single rooms up to 400 square feet. Small room, small unit, no compromise on the smart features.
It installs the way the whole DIY line does: paired with its matching condenser through a pre-charged Quick Connect line set, with no vacuum pump, no gauges, and no special tools or refrigerant certification required. Most homeowners have it mounted and connected in an afternoon.
Ideal Spaces
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Home offices
- Small dens and sunrooms
- Bonus rooms over the garage
In a matched 9K system, this head covers rooms up to 400 square feet. That figure assumes reasonable insulation; a room that bakes in afternoon sun or leaks air through old windows will feel bigger than it measures.
Features
- Quiet enough for sleep. The lowest of its 5 fan speeds runs at just 18 dBA, with a 43 dBA maximum even at full output.
- Energy Star certified. Efficient enough to make the certification list, which can also help with utility rebates.
- Smart from day one. Control it with the included remote, the SmartHVAC app on iOS or Android, or by voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Follow Me function. The remote senses temperature where you place it, so the bed, the desk, or the crib becomes the reference point.
- Dry Mode. Handles sticky days by pulling moisture without driving the temperature down.
- Washable filter and oscillating louvers. Rinse-clean maintenance and airflow that moves around the room.
Key Specs
- Capacity class: 9,000 BTU (0.75 ton)
- Power: 115V single phase, 15A max fuse
- Coverage: spaces up to 400 square feet
- Sound: 18 to 43 dBA across 5 fan speeds
- Line connections: 1/4 in liquid, 3/8 in suction
- Filter: washable and reusable
- Mount type: wall, 31.57 in wide and 24.91 lb
- Certifications: Energy Star, AHRI certified; UL and ETL listed
What's Included
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1 x MRCOOL DIY 9K 5th Generation Mini Split Air Handler, DIY-09-HP-WMAH-115D25-O, 115V (remote control included)
What you should know
This product is the indoor head only; the condenser and line set are sold separately. Most buyers here are replacing the wall unit on an existing DIY 5th Gen 9K system. If you are setting up a room from scratch, the complete 9K system bundle is the better starting point.
Keep every component in the same generation. 5th Gen equipment runs R-454B refrigerant and does not mix with 3rd or 4th Gen parts, so the condenser and line set must both be 5th Gen with 1/4 in liquid and 3/8 in suction connections.
MRCOOL's 5-year parts warranty covers this air handler; the 7-year compressor coverage belongs to the outdoor unit of a complete system.
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-09-HP-WMAH-115D25-O |
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GTIN |
840255586993 |
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UPC |
840255586993 |
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SHORT DESCRIPTION |
MRCOOL 9K DIY 5th Generation Mini-Split Air Handler 115V |
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FEATURE LIST |
Intertek listed 5031495; Easy DIY installation; DIYPro cable; Follow Me function; Smart HVAC Controller and App |
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TONNAGE |
0.75 |
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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) |
15 |
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MIN CIRCUIT AMPACITY (A) |
3 |
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MOUNT TYPE |
Wall |
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COLOR |
White |
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MAX COVERAGE AREA |
400 sq. ft. |
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DECIBEL RATING LOW (DBA) |
18 |
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DECIBEL RATING HIGH (DBA) |
43 |
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NUMBER OF SPEEDS |
5 |
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OSCILLATION |
Yes |
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LIQUID LINE SIZE |
1/4 in |
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SUCTION LINE SIZE |
3/8 in |
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FILTER TYPE |
Reusable |
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AUXILIARY HEATER INCLUDED |
No |
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AUXILIARY HEATER AVAILABLE |
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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REMOTE CONTROL INCLUDED |
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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REGISTERED WARRANTY |
Extended Limited Lifetime* |
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BASE PARTS WARRANTY |
5 years |
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BASE COMPRESSOR WARRANTY |
7 years |
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HAS BATTERIES |
Yes |
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CONTAINS ELECTRONICS |
Yes |
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CONTAINS CHEMICALS |
Yes |
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CONTAINS AEROSOL |
Yes |
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CONTAINS COMPRESSED GAS |
Yes |
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING |
Yes |
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NET DEPTH (IN) |
7.44 |
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NET HEIGHT (IN) |
11.69 |
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NET WIDTH (IN) |
31.57 |
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NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
24.91 |
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GROSS DEPTH (IN) |
16.34 |
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GROSS HEIGHT (IN) |
14.37 |
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GROSS WIDTH (IN) |
36.02 |
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GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
35.49 |
Need help?
Call us at 1-800-514-2418 and our HVAC product specialists will answer your questions and help customize your MRCOOL DIY 9K air handler setup.
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