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

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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.
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.
RyanL
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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 04:55 PM
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hochiinnJun 17, 2021 04:55 PM
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i had a mini split installed in our garage, 400 sq/ft, insulated door. not this brand, a daikin. 12kbtu. total including tt&l was 2316. i had quotes as high as 15k, was ready to go at 3200+400 wiring, then made one more call for quote, and got the 2316. this place did everything, unit was up and working in about 2 hrs. heat in winter, cool in summer.
Jun 17, 2021 04:56 PM
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TenseRailway6154Jun 17, 2021 04:56 PM
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Quote from 65fastback22 :
The unit is precharged and it's held in the compressor. You vacuum the lines, make sure no leaks and release the refrigerant valve. Completely legal to do yourself. You can buy r410 at Walmart.

People always complicating stuff.
Pretty sure you can only buy r134 for car ac not r410
Jun 17, 2021 05:00 PM
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drivenZJun 17, 2021 05:00 PM
556 Posts
better than this one at HD for 1,430? It was also on sale yesterday for like $1,200.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ductl.../300696785
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Jun 17, 2021 05:07 PM
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calxtreme
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Jun 17, 2021 05:07 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...
These are inverter compressors though, so they can cycle at a lower duty, meaning they should be able to run slower instead of turning on and off.
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Jun 17, 2021 05:13 PM
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calxtreme
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Jun 17, 2021 05:13 PM
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Quote from drivenZ :
better than this one at HD for 1,430? It was also on sale yesterday for like $1,200.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ductl.../300696785
That doesn't have precharged lineset, so you would need extra equipment and steps to vacuum out the air.
Jun 17, 2021 05:21 PM
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acefrJun 17, 2021 05:21 PM
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Quote from opus123 :
Has quality gone down that much in window units. When I was a kid that is what we had and it lasted probably 15 years.
That is not the point. There are 2 reasons:
1. Mini-split places the compressor outdoor, so it is quiet indoor. Window units are loud.
2. It is more energy efficient.
Jun 17, 2021 05:30 PM
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leeterbikeJun 17, 2021 05:30 PM
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I helped with the install of these on mini homes, and, from past experiences, would not recommend these for a long term solution in a permanent structure.

They vibrate a lot. (mini homes with these outside the sleeping area hate it) They're very localized cooling. They have large temp swings. (example, kicks on at 75 to cool to a set 70 and it runs until the temp hits 65) The lines are not universal with prefilled lines. These will not heat.

They are efficient. They are quieter than window units. They are easy to install if you have prefilled lines and minimal knowledge in HVAC. They are cheaper than central AC.

If you have the tools, know where you want it, and can follow instructions, this can be done in about 8 hours by most people. The builder I helped put 4 units in on a 10 hour day.

If you want the best, Mitsubishi makes a all in one solution that is vastly superior in every way.
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Jun 17, 2021 05:35 PM
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Jun 17, 2021 05:35 PM
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Quote from opus123 :
Has quality gone down that much in window units. When I was a kid that is what we had and it lasted probably 15 years.
I was just pulling my Goldstar AC out of the box to put it in the window for summer. According to the Target clearance tag, I paid $40 in 2009 but it's still working. In NorCal, so it gets hot but no real humidity.
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Jun 17, 2021 05:38 PM
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leeterbikeJun 17, 2021 05:38 PM
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Quote from black06c230 :
This good for a 2 car garage to cool?
This is way overkill. 24k btu will cool around 1500sqft of insulated space.

A 10k unit cooled (down to 60's) my woodshop that is about 700 sq feet and poorly insulated, in 100+ heat, poorly insulated, running big power.
Jun 17, 2021 05:39 PM
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gloves4catsJun 17, 2021 05:39 PM
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This has been the standard Costco price for two years. Not a Slickdeal at all
Jun 17, 2021 05:41 PM
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velocirapt0rJun 17, 2021 05:41 PM
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Quote from beakeru2 :
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.
Yeah central is a complete waste
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Jun 17, 2021 05:42 PM
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AirlinerJun 17, 2021 05:42 PM
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Quote from dealjumpr :
12k units 110V are the way to go if you are DIYing. they use even less energy than 12k window units and you can just plug them into an outlet by adding a regular cord.
I 100% agree with this post. I installed the 12k version of the MRCOOL in our master bedroom last year and have loved it. I'm not a huge DIY, but I know my way around the toolbox. It took a few hours, most of which was drilling the big hole through my brick exterior. The ability to tie this directly into a 110V was a game changer. I did add a cut off box as that's up to code. Also, for the placement outside, I just buried a couple of cinder blocks in the dirt and mounted it. I'm sure others would rather pour a small pad, but that was way easier for me. The unit works great and cools our bedroom like a dream, especially on the high power mode.
Jun 17, 2021 05:44 PM
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SplendidMammoth208Jun 17, 2021 05:44 PM
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Quote from Rand4 :
Depends,
Your welcome.

Jim bob's trailer install in WV is likely to cost less than a condo in LA.
that would be you're welcome, Mr Sarcasm.
And Jim Bob's trailer is well equipped.
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Jun 17, 2021 05:44 PM
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TheNetGuyJun 17, 2021 05:44 PM
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I've been very happy with mine. I have the 24K unit here as well as 12K unit and the 36K multi-zone 4 head. I can control individually the temp in each bedroom and main area of the house. Love it - ditched our gas furnace entirely.

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Jun 17, 2021 05:49 PM
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OxyGen87Jun 17, 2021 05:49 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 have one or these in the garage. I believe it's the 12k BTU, my garage is 20x20

If I could do it again, I would go for at least the 18k BTU...the 12k barely makes the garage room temp, I have to stand below the fan direction to feel the cool breeze

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