The MRCOOL DIY Select 18K 18,000 BTU 17.3 SEER2 Single Zone Mini Split System brings budget-friendly heating and cooling to rooms between 600 and 800 square feet, delivering 17,000 BTU of cooling and 18,000 BTU of heating from a 1.5-ton, 230V setup. It is the mid-size option in MRCOOL's most affordable DIY line.
Affordable does not mean harder to install. The included 11.5-foot pre-charged Quick Connect line set means no vacuum pump, no gauges, and no special tools or refrigerant certification, and the short line set is ideal for back-to-back installs where the condenser sits just outside the wall. Most homeowners have it mounted and connected in an afternoon.
Ideal Spaces
- Primary suites and large bedrooms
- Living rooms and dens
- Garages and workshops
- Finished basements
Coverage lands in the 600 to 800 square foot range under normal conditions. An uninsulated garage or a room with a lot of west-facing glass belongs at the bottom of that band, or one size up.
Features
- 17.3 SEER2 inverter efficiency. The best SEER2 rating in the Select single-zone range, with 9 EER2 and 8.5 HSPF2 alongside it.
- Quiet where it counts. The air handler runs 18.5 to 46.5 dBA, and the condenser holds 55 dBA outdoors.
- Wi-Fi built in. Control it from the SmartHVAC app on iOS or Android, by voice with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or with the included remote.
- Washable filter. A rinse under the tap replaces a lifetime of filter purchases.
- Everyday modes. Sleep mode, fan-only, auto cool, and an adjustable thermostat.
- EEV metering and DC fan motors. The same core refrigeration hardware as MRCOOL's pricier lines.
Key Specs
- Capacity: 17,000 BTU cooling, 18,000 BTU heating (1.5 ton)
- Efficiency: 17.3 SEER2, 9 EER2, 8.5 HSPF2
- Power: 208/230V single phase, 20A max breaker, 15A minimum circuit ampacity
- Coverage: spaces up to 800 square feet
- Refrigerant: R-454B, pre-charged 11.5 ft Quick Connect line set included (runs up to 75 ft supported)
- Line connections: 1/4 in liquid, 1/2 in suction
- Sound: 18.5 to 46.5 dBA indoors, 55 dBA outdoors
- Certifications: AHRI certified; UL, CSA, and ETL listed
What's Included
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1 x MRCOOL DIY Select 18K Single Zone Mini Split Condenser, DIYS-18-HP-C-230A11-O, with 11.5 ft pre-charged Quick Connect line set -
1 x MRCOOL DIY Select 18,000 BTU Single Zone Wall Mount Air Handler, DIYS-18-HP-WMAH-230A13-O
What you should know
Price is the Select line's headline, and warranty is where the savings come from: 1 year on parts and 2 years on the compressor, well short of Easy Pro's 3 and 5 or the 5th Gen's 5 and 7. Buyers planning long-term daily use should weigh that against the lower cost.
The system needs a dedicated 208/230V circuit with a breaker no larger than 20 amps and 15A minimum circuit ampacity. If your panel does not have one, book the electrician before the boxes arrive. The 63-pound condenser is light enough for one strong person, easier with two.
Note the capacity split: the 18K name reflects heating, while rated cooling is 17,000 BTU. The included 11.5-foot line set suits a condenser placed directly behind the indoor unit; longer runs up to 75 feet need a compatible Select line set with 1/4 in liquid and 1/2 in suction connections.
Warranty
- 2-year compressor warranty
- 1-year parts warranty
Specifications:
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BRAND NAME |
MRCOOL |
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SERIES |
DIY Select |
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MODEL |
DIYS-18-HP-C-230A11-O |
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GTIN |
840255595681 |
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UPC |
840255595681 |
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UNIT TYPE |
Mini-Split |
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EQUIPMENT TYPE |
Condenser |
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SHORT DESCRIPTION |
DIY Select 1st Gen - R454B - 18K BTU 230V Condenser w/ 11ft Install Kit |
|
SEER2 |
17.3 |
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EER2 |
9 |
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HSPF2-4 |
8.5 |
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HSPF2-5 |
6.5 |
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TONNAGE |
1.5 |
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COOLING CAPACITY (BTU) |
17,000 |
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HEATING CAPACITY (BTU) |
18,000 |
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VOLTAGE (V) |
208/230 |
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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) |
15 |
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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) |
34.92 |
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DECIBEL RATING (DBA) |
55 |
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INVERTER |
Yes |
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LINESET INCLUDED |
Yes |
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LINE SET LENGTH |
11.5 ft. |
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MAX LINESET LENGTH (FT) |
75 ft. |
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LIQUID LINE SIZE |
1/4 |
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SUCTION LINE SIZE |
1/2 |
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COMPRESSOR MOTOR TYPE |
Rotary |
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CONDENSER FAN MOTOR TYPE |
DC |
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CONDENSER FAN MOTOR RPM |
810/700/450 |
|
METERING DEVICE |
EEV |
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UL LISTED |
Yes |
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CSA LISTED |
Yes |
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ETL LISTED |
Yes |
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ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED |
No |
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AHRI CERTIFIED |
Yes |
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BASE WARRANTY |
1 Year Parts, 2 Years Compressor |
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BASE PARTS WARRANTY |
1 Year Parts |
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BASE COMPRESSOR WARRANTY |
2 Years Compressor |
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NET DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
11.93 x 21.85 x 30.12 in |
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NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
62.61 |
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GROSS DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
13.46 x 29.13 x 35.04 in |
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GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
82.23 |
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AIR HANDLER MODEL |
DIYS-18-HP-WMAH-230A13-O |
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AIR HANDLER EQUIPMENT TYPE |
Air Handler |
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AIR HANDLER TONNAGE |
1.5 |
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AIR HANDLER VOLTAGE (V) |
208/230 |
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AIR HANDLER MAX FUSE / BREAKER (A) |
15 |
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AIR HANDLER MIN CIRCUIT AMPACITY (A) |
3 |
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AIR HANDLER COLOR |
White |
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MAX COVERAGE AREA |
800 sq. ft. |
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AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING LOW (DBA) |
18.5 |
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AIR HANDLER DECIBEL RATING HIGH (DBA) |
46.5 |
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BLOWER MOTOR TYPE |
DC |
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BLOWER MOTOR RPM |
1200/1000/900 |
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FILTER TYPE |
Reusable |
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ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT |
Yes |
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FAN ONLY OPTION |
Yes |
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SLEEP 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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AIR HANDLER WARRANTY |
1 Year Parts |
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AIR HANDLER REMOTE WARRANTY |
1 Year |
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AIR HANDLER NET DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
8.98 x 12.64 x 38.23 in |
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AIR HANDLER NET WEIGHT (LBS) |
30.64 |
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AIR HANDLER GROSS DIMENSIONS (D X H X W) |
14.09 x 17.68 x 46.73 in |
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AIR HANDLER GROSS WEIGHT (LBS) |
44.97 |
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