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expiredcalxtreme posted Jun 16, 2021 9:37 PM

Costco Members: MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Wi-Fi Air Conditioner & Heat Pump

$1,500

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-24-HP-230B25) for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member calxtreme for finding this deal.

Features:
  • DIY Installation
  • Install the app to Control Anywhere
  • 20 SEER
  • Variable Speed Compressor
  • Will be Delivered in Two Boxes
  • 7-year compressor warranty and 5-year parts warranty

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-24-HP-230B25) is $349.01 less (18.88% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1849 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 184 reviews at Costco.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy can be found here.

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-24-HP-230B25) for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member calxtreme for finding this deal.

Features:
  • DIY Installation
  • Install the app to Control Anywhere
  • 20 SEER
  • Variable Speed Compressor
  • Will be Delivered in Two Boxes
  • 7-year compressor warranty and 5-year parts warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-24-HP-230B25) is $349.01 less (18.88% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1849 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 184 reviews at Costco.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy can be found here.

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beakeru2
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My home is about 1300... I have a nice carrier hvac system that never cooled down the master bedroom or the add on 20 by 20 den.. I live in Florida..
I bought the 12k for the master bedroom and was so extremely impressed with how freezing ice cold it would chill the room in a matter of minutes..
It chilled it so nicely that I could tell the whole back of the house was colder when I had it on..
So I went ahead and bought the 24k for the den... Same results.. It not only blows ice cold it cooled the entire den down in just a few minutes..
I quickly realized that just running the 12k in the bedroom and the 24k in the den completely eliminated my need to ever turn on my HVAC again..
It cools the entire house down in minutes on a very hot day.. The HVAC system would run all day to barely maintain the chill in the house on a 90 degree day..
These 2 units are miracle for me.. They run at half the power and only a fraction of the time.. I predict these things will put hvac ducted systems out of business in the near future..
I was able to install both of them myself .. Purchased romex, breaker , and cut off box from amazon , ran the wires to the panel.. I had never done it before but after a few youtube videos and my desire to save a few hundred dollars the install was flawless.. I also purchased a 3 inch hole saw for my cinder block walls..
all that being said.. I dont think you will need the dual zone units if you do what i did.. place a 12k on one end of the house and a 24k on the other you will be amazed.. - oh and this is a very good deal.. i paid 1650 for my 24k from ingrams air and water.
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RyanL
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Never even heard of that brand. Mr Cool has been making these mini spit systems for quite a while. And I'm also seeing 17 seer on HD's site [homedepot.com] as well. And like the other guy was saying above, it probably isn't a true DIY type system either. Looks like it has the flare ends on the line sets already (which is good for a DIYer because you need a special tool for that plus it's something easy to screw up if you don't know exactly what you're doing), but are they sealed from the factory like the mr cool ones where the line sets are punctured when you attach them? If not, it really should be evacuated/checked for leaks before starting up. Now this can be done with a gauge set and a vacuum pump but that's going to add to the cost a bit. Planning on having somebody come and do it... well you're already over the price of the mr cool system at that point and the discussion is over.
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I usually get a bunch of years out of window units (have to handle them carefully and clean them well with bleach or whatever to get the mildew out of them at the end of the summer before you put them away). I'll tell you what I've had fail a in them a few times now, the motor bearings. I'm not going to lie and say it's super easy to replace them but if you have a little patients and a couple hours of time then they can be replaced. They just take small sealed bearings just like the ones found in skateboard or rollerblade wheels. First time I needed some I got them locally at a ACE or something and they were kind of expensive and the following time I ordered them from Amazon [amazon.com]. Not saying that they're all the same size but so far I replaced the ones in an LG and a couple of GE window units. Believe the blower motor was frigidaire in them if I'm not mistaken. Wonder how many good window units get tossed into dumpsters every year because two one dollar bearings go bad LOL.
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Jun 17, 2021 11:47 AM
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volodathJun 17, 2021 11:47 AM
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Quote from seasix :
In MA the labor for mini-split install runs about $4K, add another $2-3K for unit and hardware = $6.5K. F'ing nuts! This unit install project is OK for a mid-level home handyman.
I laugh when people ask about this. I was a jack shit with tools when I bought my 1st house 6 years ago... Still am if I rush, so I don't rush. Slow us smooth and smooth is fast.

Running the electrical is the easiest part of the job unless your box is already full or your basement is fully finished. Access panels are your friend.

If this was better as a heat pump I might jump on it... Drat.
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Jun 17, 2021 12:19 PM
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DrunkandslurredJun 17, 2021 12:19 PM
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I installed a Mr. Cool mini split 2 years back and it's still going strong. Works great in our master bedroom where the ceilings are high and the sun stays on that side of the house all day, and it warms well in the winter.

Some notes, it's not a super hard install, but it will take time. I laid down a cement slab right below where I wanted the unit to go, the copper lines were just long enough for a 2 story install. Vaccum out the lines and let the coolant go. Wiring 220 is not hard, it's actually quite simple, electrician want to scare you, but if you are worried just cut the main switch off when you put everything in the panel.
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Jun 17, 2021 12:35 PM
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B_to_the_MishJun 17, 2021 12:35 PM
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The distinction of a MrCool system is that the lines are pre-charged...otherwise all these DIY versions are more or less the same. This pre-charged line set means that the line length can't be changed (not and remain DIY, anyway). So depending on your situation, you may be left w/ 10+ feet of line coiled by the unit outside.

If you have a connection to a local HVAC technician, the Pioneer brand systems are a great value. You order the lineset in variable lengths, then cut them to length and charge on-site. I paid a local guy $100 for an hour of his time to do just that.
Jun 17, 2021 1:20 PM
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CjchapsJun 17, 2021 1:20 PM
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I recently installed a dual zone pioneer unit with the help of my buddy. I didn't want to do the electrical myself so a local electrician in the Chicago area charged $435 for a 220 line. They added the breaker, routed through the basement, through a brick wall, and then added all the external hardware like waterproof lines, quick disconnect, etc...

For the pioneer unit I bought a vacuum pump, gauges, nylog, and some other stuff. The nice thing about the pioneer units is they sell different sizes linsets that are premade so you don't have to flare them yourself. Google "pioneer minisplits" and the first few sites sell them directly to you and do offer some install advice and answer questions.

Units so far are working great and make my upstairs so much more comfortable. I've only had them a few weeks so far, hopefully they last a long time.

I got quotes before the job and they ranged from 14k at the high level down to 7k on the low side. Hardware costs for the pioneer dual-zone setup was roughly $2500ish.
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calxtreme
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Jun 17, 2021 1:24 PM
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The advantage of the DIY system is that it has pre charged lineset. This means you don't have to cut and flare the lines then vacuum out the air. The disadvantage is that you have to work with a fixed length of line. 25ft is a bit long if you want the condenser unit to be right on the other side of the wall, meaning you'll have to cook the slack. If you're ok with the vacuum portion, the Advantage series from MrCool can be had for a few hundred less.
Jun 17, 2021 1:30 PM
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liquidate_todayJun 17, 2021 1:30 PM
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Quote from james04 :
Is 20 SEER a good rating?

According to the MR Rebate center this unit qualifies for a $300 tax credit.

https://mrcool.com/rebate-center/

https://www.energystar.gov/about/...ax_credits [energystar.gov]
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Jun 17, 2021 1:32 PM
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IndigoTexture397Jun 17, 2021 1:32 PM
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Went ahead and but the bullet on this unit. Going to put it in a 384sq ft Barndominium down at the coast. Figure since it is rated for 1000sq ft space that it should be able to overcome any issues related to a metal building in the hot Texas sun.

Hopefully it arrives with everything it is supposed to. I'll make sure to go over the parts list well before I plan to do the install as to give myself time to request the missing parts.

Wish that it would qualify for the tax credits and there were local rebates available, but it seems that the federal tax credit is only good for your primary home.
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Quote from IndigoTexture397 :
Went ahead and but the bullet on this unit. Going to put it in a 384sq ft Barndominium down at the coast. Figure since it is rated for 1000sq ft space that it should be able to overcome any issues related to a metal building in the hot Texas sun.

Hopefully it arrives with everything it is supposed to. I'll make sure to go over the parts list well before I plan to do the install as to give myself time to request the missing parts.

Wish that it would qualify for the tax credits and there were local rebates available, but it seems that the federal tax credit is only good for your primary home.
I'm not an expert but I've heard oversized units are bad and you should try and match the unit to the size of your space. If they are too powerful they cycle more, don't remove humidity as efficiently, etc...
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Jun 17, 2021 1:49 PM
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WDEagleJun 17, 2021 1:49 PM
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Quote from Cjchaps :
I'm not an expert but I've heard oversized units are bad and you should try and match the unit to the size of your space. If they are too powerful they cycle more, don't remove humidity as efficiently, etc...
You are correct. However, if the Barndominium is an poorly or uninsulated metal building, the problem would be lessened.
Jun 17, 2021 2:09 PM
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LovelyBanana1479Jun 17, 2021 2:09 PM
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Anyone use one of these in a garage? Wouldn't want to run it 24x7 but would like to turn it on when I'm working in the garage. I'm in the south so the garage will get pretty toasty.
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Mr. SparklesJun 17, 2021 2:29 PM
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Quote from Cjchaps :
I'm not an expert but I've heard oversized units are bad and you should try and match the unit to the size of your space. If they are too powerful they cycle more, don't remove humidity as efficiently, etc...
I'm on the fence about getting this for a 650 sqrft garage with high ceilings and moderate insulation, just for this reason…
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Quote from calxtreme :
The advantage of the DIY system is that it has pre charged lineset. This means you don't have to cut and flare the lines then vacuum out the air. The disadvantage is that you have to work with a fixed length of line. 25ft is a bit long if you want the condenser unit to be right on the other side of the wall, meaning you'll have to cook the slack. If you're ok with the vacuum portion, the Advantage series from MrCool can be had for a few hundred less.
On this subject, Mr Cool does sell units with longer and shorter length line sets (through other retailers) and/or you can also buy different lengths of pre-charged line sets separately starting in the $200ish range.
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Jun 17, 2021 3:07 PM
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wgharperJun 17, 2021 3:07 PM
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Quote from LovelyBanana1479 :
Anyone use one of these in a garage? Wouldn't want to run it 24x7 but would like to turn it on when I'm working in the garage. I'm in the south so the garage will get pretty toasty.
I'm in VA and have the 12k BTU version of this in my 12x16 workshop (which has a 12x12 loft office). Had the whole building spray foamed last spring, when I installed the unit. Works like a charm for me, and an extra bonus is that it keeps the humidity down in that space, which allows me to store humidity-sensitive stuff out there that otherwise might take up space in the house.
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IndigoThread534Jun 17, 2021 3:18 PM
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Could I used this to replace a aging 12k Mitsubishi unit? Any idea how well these perform in the winter? I'm noth of boston where we can see single digits.
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Jun 17, 2021 3:27 PM
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IndigoTexture397Jun 17, 2021 3:27 PM
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Quote from WDEagle :
You are correct. However, if the Barndominium is an poorly or uninsulated metal building, the problem would be lessened.
It will be 384sq ft on the main floor, plus two 12x12 lofts (288sq ft) for a total of 632sq ft . As the building has a roll up door on one end and it was never really designed to be for occupancy, I have no idea what it is going to be like to heat and cool it. The fact that there is zero shade does not help either. Hopefully this unit will allow me to make it a tolerable space on my weekend fishing trips.
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