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Costco Members: MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-12-HP-115B25) on sale for $1099.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Fourgonbound for sharing this deal
  • Note, you must be a Costco Member and signed into your account to view sale pricing and purchase at sale price. Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas and discussion.
Key Features:
  • 7-year compressor warranty and 5-year parts warranty.
  • New DIY enhanced systems include our SmartHVAC Wi-Fi control module with improved setup and enhanced functionality for Apple and Android smart devices; works with Amazon Alexa; works with Google Assistant.
  • DC inverter and variable speed compressor technology minimizes operating costs.
  • Refrigerant leakage detection ensures your system remains operating efficiently without degradation due to undetected corrosion.
  • Control your MRCOOL DIY anywhere, on your Android or Apple smart device, with the new MRCOOL Remote app.
  • Unlike any other ductless heat pump on the market, the Mr Cool DIY Series is specifically designed for easy, simple installation.
  • Most people can't do their own electrical work, and that's why the quick electrical connections on the Mr Cool DIY are a feature many will appreciate.
  • MRCOOL DIY temperature compensation technology help keeps you comfortable in any weather conditions.
  • Low ambient cooling: cooling down to 5°F - this feature makes the MRCOOL DIY the ideal system for computer server rooms, greenhouses, and any other application that requires cooling all year.
  • Gold fin condenser: corrosion resistant - live on the coast; don't worry, our condenser is built to resist long term corrosion.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller is $381.01 less (25.7% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1481 at the time of this posting.
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller (DIY-12-HP-115B25) on sale for $1099.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Fourgonbound for sharing this deal
  • Note, you must be a Costco Member and signed into your account to view sale pricing and purchase at sale price. Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas and discussion.
Key Features:
  • 7-year compressor warranty and 5-year parts warranty.
  • New DIY enhanced systems include our SmartHVAC Wi-Fi control module with improved setup and enhanced functionality for Apple and Android smart devices; works with Amazon Alexa; works with Google Assistant.
  • DC inverter and variable speed compressor technology minimizes operating costs.
  • Refrigerant leakage detection ensures your system remains operating efficiently without degradation due to undetected corrosion.
  • Control your MRCOOL DIY anywhere, on your Android or Apple smart device, with the new MRCOOL Remote app.
  • Unlike any other ductless heat pump on the market, the Mr Cool DIY Series is specifically designed for easy, simple installation.
  • Most people can't do their own electrical work, and that's why the quick electrical connections on the Mr Cool DIY are a feature many will appreciate.
  • MRCOOL DIY temperature compensation technology help keeps you comfortable in any weather conditions.
  • Low ambient cooling: cooling down to 5°F - this feature makes the MRCOOL DIY the ideal system for computer server rooms, greenhouses, and any other application that requires cooling all year.
  • Gold fin condenser: corrosion resistant - live on the coast; don't worry, our condenser is built to resist long term corrosion.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that MRCOOL DIY 12K BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with Wi-Fi Smart Controller is $381.01 less (25.7% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1481 at the time of this posting.
  • About this store:

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c3688t
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Just installed our second Mr Cool DIY 24k heat pump and couldn't be more happy. I guess it's the bigger brother to this 12k BTU deal. Cost was around $1500 for each unit, plus $100-150 in parts. Yes, I put in proper 240v electrical disconnects. I even installed additional vinyl line guards on the outdoor unit as well. Seems to be a really good value for someone with DIY experience (or has a friend with skills). Our first unit is going on 2 and a half years old and runs like the day it was new. I did my very best effor to make them look like a real pro did installations. The new one does have a coil of line set behind the condensor unit. Not a big deal to me. These save a LOT on electricity compared to our two decade old centeral A/C. I put a clamp meter on the power wires at the disconnect and couldn't believe how much less current they draw. The variable speed is amazing. Any both the inside and outside unit are very quiet. I would definitely do it again.

For all the negative comments from the HVAC / Electrical contractors-- unfortunately yes, you're getting cut out of work and revenue and you shouldn't have to work on my unit if you don't want to. I appreciate your industry, your knowledge & experience, and I would absolutely go with a professionally installed unit if I could afford it. Our local HVAC company quoted us $17k to upgrade our 22 year old central system (it still works, but obviously it's getting old). They also wanted almost $7k+ to install a 24k BTU mini-split. I'm sure this is all chump change for some, but I just don't make that kind of money.

. I'm thousands ahead by doing this myself. When my two units do fail or wear out they will most likely be repaired or replaced by ME. If I had to guess, I'd say the indoor unit's fan bearings will be the first thing that needs replaced, followed by the outside fan bearings. I'm up for the challenge when it happens.
Visualize
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You're mistaken. Many of us with wealth DIY. Million dollar house and contractors see "wealth" and try to charge crazy rates.
hxcadam
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I mean the disconnect is literally just for the service tech to easily be able to disconnect power to service. What's the difference if instead its just plugged into a 120v exterior outlet and you just unplug it? I believe it probably does need a disconnect to be up to code though.

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Lukeed
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Anyone know if the $300 tax credit is 1 per unit or 1 per household? I can't find the answer online
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Quote from Lukeed :
Anyone know if the $300 tax credit is 1 per unit or 1 per household? I can't find the answer online
If I am reading it right, and I might not be, just FYI.... it looks like you can only claim a total of $500... so you can buy 2 and your total rebate would be $500, not $600. Anything beyond the $500 limit is not counted. So buying 3 wouldn't net you any benefit at all for the third.

Beyond that, it appears to be per household.
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fluffyboi
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is this a household outlet or need a AC disconnect breaker box? for 12k btu how much amp does it draw on 115v??
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Quote from fluffyboi :
is this a household outlet or need a AC disconnect breaker box? for 12k btu how much amp does it draw on 115v??
It is a direct wired connection and should have an external disconnect at the outside unit.
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Quote from WDEagle :
It is a direct wired connection and should have an external disconnect at the outside unit.
Nobody can prevent you from plugging it in a 115V outlet. It is no difference than a 12k btu window unit.
Last edited by markng25 July 27, 2021 at 03:14 AM.
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Quote from markng25 :
Nobody can prevent you from plugging it in a 115V outlet. It is no difference than a 12k btu window unit.
I don't believe this comes with a plug installed like a window unit usually does.
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Denigrate
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Quote from WDEagle :
I don't believe this comes with a plug installed like a window unit usually does.
Probably wouldn't recommend it, but you can wire in the plug yourself.
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I thought the $300 fed tax credit was if it had a heat pump.

Check your local electric company for rebates too. I got $600 (local) + $300 (Fed) back when I bought the DIY 18K unit.
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tofu.
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Quote from Denigrate :
Probably wouldn't recommend it, but you can wire in the plug yourself.
That would be a bit ridiculous considering the outside unit needs to be wired to the inside unit. You'd just be making even more work for yourself -- you're already making a hole for the refrigeration lines and drain, may as well run electrical outside as well.
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Quote from BigTuna11 :
I thought the $300 fed tax credit was if it had a heat pump.

Check your local electric company for rebates too. I got $600 (local) + $300 (Fed) back when I bought the DIY 18K unit.
Yeah, this is a heat pump.
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Quote from tofu. :
That would be a bit ridiculous considering the outside unit needs to be wired to the inside unit. You'd just be making even more work for yourself -- you're already making a hole for the refrigeration lines and drain, may as well run electrical outside as well.
Not if you already have an outdoor plug right there.
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BigfootRI
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This does look like a good price considering there is no need for an HVAC guy to startup and vacuum the lines. Big $$ savings. May make sense for me to get membership.
Noticed COSCO offers an 18K one also. Does anyone who has COSCO membership presently know the price of 18K unit?
Thanks
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Quote from BigfootRI :
This does look like a good price considering there is no need for an HVAC guy to startup and vacuum the lines. Big $$ savings. May make sense for me to get membership.
Noticed COSCO offers an 18K one also. Does anyone who has COSCO membership presently know the price of 18K unit?
Thanks
I see $1299 for the 18k unit.

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I see $12,999 for the 18k unit.
12,999 ?? Or 1299

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Quote from BigfootRI :
12,999 ?? Or 1299
Corrected to $1,299 Smilie

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