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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 05:51 PM
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OxyGen87Jun 17, 2021 05:51 PM
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On that note, anyone know if I can detach and install in a different room? Or is the install pretty much permanent (without having to pump)?

I want to move the underpowered unit from garage to a bedroom where it will be more adequate for the size of the room
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calxtreme
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Jun 17, 2021 05:55 PM
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Quote from OxyGen87 :
On that note, anyone know if I can detach and install in a different room? Or is the install pretty much permanent (without having to pump)?

I want to move the underpowered unit from garage to a bedroom where it will be more adequate for the size of the room
These have special connectors that hold the refrigerant in before threading on. They're not designed to be re-installed. If you undo the connection, there's a good chance there will be some leakage.
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Jun 17, 2021 05:56 PM
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Quote from SplendidMammoth208 :
that would be you're welcome, Mr Sarcasm.
And Jim Bob's trailer is well equipped.
There wasn't any sarcasm meant there. He's correct. The cost for licensed electrical contractor to do this job in an LA condo (which would mean pulling a permit) could easily cost 3 or 4 times what an install on a trailer in W. Virginia is.
And that's just one variable. You can't price an electrical job without looking at it first and I wouldn't trust anyone who said they could.
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Jun 17, 2021 06:01 PM
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irishtroll1984Jun 17, 2021 06:01 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.
So you bought 3 tons worth. What was your original system rated for? I suppose if it was older, the SEER would probably be less than what is mandated/required now. I feel like if I had the ductwork already ran for central A/C, I might have just bought a new setup properly sized for the house. It's possible that running AC to the addition starved the rest of the house because the unit wasn't sized for it. It was only an extra 400 sq ft, but it could've messed with it.

My friend lives in GA and when he bought the home, the previous owners tried tapping off his system to feed the basement. Not only did the basement not cool, but the whole house was warm to boot. I told him he should just blank off the ductwork from the basement and put a mini split down there if he really wanted to. Then the house would've cooled properly and he would have what he wanted in the basement too. He still hasn't done it yet lol
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On sale for $1 more?
Jun 17, 2021 06:06 PM
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Firebirds4everJun 17, 2021 06:06 PM
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Quote from fatwalletuab :
How much the electrician charge to connect the power to the breaker box (50-75ft away), thanks
Any homeowner can legally change and alter small things without needing permits or licenses. You can add your own wiring and add a new circuit to your panel. If you don't have the know-how, chances are that you've got a friend who knows how to do electrical. Just make sure to cut the power to the circuit panel before messing with it.
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Paul33603Jun 17, 2021 06:08 PM
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We have a older 70's mobile home in central Florida. It get DANG hot here. We recently got and 18k mini split installed for $1200 including the electrician. I was thinking of going with the Mr.Cool unit BUT its better if you vac out the new system before you fill it. Look around on Facebook marketplace. Lots of AC companies advertising on there. We had a window unit before getting this installed. It's like night and day. They are SO quiet compared to a window unit WAY more efficient. Our electric bill was reduced by $20 a month. Make sure your new unit has inverter technology! The space we are cooling is about 32x12 it can get DANG cold in here if you want it to be. If you're thinking about going from a window AC to a mini split do it!

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Jun 17, 2021 06:08 PM
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SplendidMammoth208Jun 17, 2021 06:08 PM
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Quote from nottrollin :
There wasn't any sarcasm meant there. He's correct. The cost for licensed electrical contractor to do this job in an LA condo (which would mean pulling a permit) could easily cost 3 or 4 times what an install on a trailer in W. Virginia is.
And that's just one variable. You can't price an electrical job without looking at it first and I wouldn't trust anyone who said they could.
agreed that he was correct but he did specially state, "your (sic) welcome" and he specifically called himself sarcastic. I believe the comment was "sarcasm aside" or something like that.
Again, I agree with you both.
Jun 17, 2021 06:09 PM
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mrwhitewalkerJun 17, 2021 06:09 PM
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A unit like this is not meant to cool down an entire home right? 1200 sqft here.
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Jun 17, 2021 06:16 PM
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ShidellJun 17, 2021 06:16 PM
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Quote from mrwhitewalker :
A unit like this is not meant to cool down an entire home right? 1200 sqft here.
Depends on home size; this unit should handle 1200 sq. ft.
Jun 17, 2021 06:23 PM
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rcs1957Jun 17, 2021 06:23 PM
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It appears this is a single zone, am I correct?
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SlickDealerJun 17, 2021 06:25 PM
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Original Price 1499. Slick Deal Price 1500.
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Quote from irishtroll1984 :
So you bought 3 tons worth. What was your original system rated for? I suppose if it was older, the SEER would probably be less than what is mandated/required now. I feel like if I had the ductwork already ran for central A/C, I might have just bought a new setup properly sized for the house. It's possible that running AC to the addition starved the rest of the house because the unit wasn't sized for it. It was only an extra 400 sq ft, but it could've messed with it.

My friend lives in GA and when he bought the home, the previous owners tried tapping off his system to feed the basement. Not only did the basement not cool, but the whole house was warm to boot. I told him he should just blank off the ductwork from the basement and put a mini split down there if he really wanted to. Then the house would've cooled properly and he would have what he wanted in the basement too. He still hasn't done it yet lol
I'm looking to get another 24K unit for the other side of the house. Currently have a 24K in the master bedroom.

This is a 3100 sq ft single story home well insulated with two hvac unit and two ac unit. It uses natural gas for heating. My goal is to eliminate the usage of natural gas completely. PGE charged $1.5 to $2 a therm.

There is also a 10KW solar system attached to the house. Last year, the solar system produced an excess net of 3,400 Kwh of electricity which was sold to PGE at $0.03 a KWh. PGE charges customers at $0.30 - 0.4 per KWh. I got compensated for $90 while pge turns around and sells it for $1000.

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Jun 17, 2021 06:43 PM
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PhilIndeblancJun 17, 2021 06:43 PM
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This is a pretty good deal. I got a 18K BTU 22 Seer Cooper and HUnter unit for 1200. For 300 more, you get the this larger unit of 24K BTU, and you get the parts warranty.

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