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expiredsapimati posted Apr 18, 2023 11:33 PM

Costco Members: MrCool E Star DIY 12K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump System

$1,200

$1,450

17% off
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 12K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for $1,199.99. Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 18K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for $1,599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member sapimati for finding this deal.

Note: A Costco Membership is required to purchase this item.

Features:
  • Up to 22 SEER
  • Gold Fin Condenser: Corrosion-Resistant Coastal Living
  • 4R-410A Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant
  • Standard 7-Year Compressor/5-Year Parts Warranty
  • Register for Limited Lifetime Compressor Warranty
  • Variable-Speed DC Inverter Compressor Technology Cuts Operating Costs

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  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 110 Costco customer reviews.
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 12K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for $1,199.99. Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 18K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for $1,599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member sapimati for finding this deal.

Note: A Costco Membership is required to purchase this item.

Features:
  • Up to 22 SEER
  • Gold Fin Condenser: Corrosion-Resistant Coastal Living
  • 4R-410A Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant
  • Standard 7-Year Compressor/5-Year Parts Warranty
  • Register for Limited Lifetime Compressor Warranty
  • Variable-Speed DC Inverter Compressor Technology Cuts Operating Costs

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 110 Costco customer reviews.
  • Additional note:

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Written by sapimati

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Apr 19, 2023 4:12 PM
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TealLaborer912Apr 19, 2023 4:12 PM
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Quote from Giantcrazy :
That is going to vary wildly depending on where you are. Best bet would be to try to hit someone local to you up for an estimate before you buy.
The cost for me was getting power run for the unit. I could have done that myself, but was afraid of not meeting electrical code. Installing the unit was easy and quick and have had no problems since install ~1.5 years ago.
Apr 19, 2023 4:15 PM
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jerrorandaApr 19, 2023 4:15 PM
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The multi zone ones are so pricey. It would be silly to have three of these lol
Apr 19, 2023 4:39 PM
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TL88Apr 19, 2023 4:39 PM
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Quote from arslan89 :
Am I missing something here? This is $1,200.. and I've been seeing mini-splits for around $600-$700 range. Why is this a deal?

It says TWO, but the link shows only one? No indication of two?
You can install this yourself.

If you get a quote from an HVAC guy, they will get all pissy if you buy your own equipment and won't warranty anything. If you get a full parts + install quote, it will be around 4x the cost of this unit.

These are an absolute steal if you have the DIY ability to install yourself.
Apr 19, 2023 4:43 PM
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citrixmonkeyApr 19, 2023 4:43 PM
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Quote from jerroranda :
The multi zone ones are so pricey. It would be silly to have three of these lol
Anyone know of a way to build a custom box to do multi zone or a box around the inside unit with 3 holes for air output? Can't afford a real multi zone unit. Thanks
Apr 19, 2023 4:48 PM
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GiantcrazyApr 19, 2023 4:48 PM
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Quote from 6883 :
Gonna try to install this myself in nyc. Theres already a mini split in the living room with a dead compressor. Just curious what is a reasonable time frame for a return to costco?
I think that varies depending on how much you buy from them and how much you return, but I highly doubt you'd get blowback from them if you returned within 12-18 months.
Apr 19, 2023 4:56 PM
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MonkeySpank808Apr 19, 2023 4:56 PM
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Over $400 in shipping.. no thanks.
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Apr 19, 2023 5:09 PM
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camar0rsApr 19, 2023 5:09 PM
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Got the 24k from Costco in October and installed myself, not bad unit

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Apr 19, 2023 5:17 PM
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TjG2002Apr 19, 2023 5:17 PM
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Quote from Chris_Tian :
No. It needs to be installed by a certified tech and i believe you need to do a manual j for ducted systems as an additional step to qualify.
Is that true of the Federal tax rebate? I looked through recently and don't see anything about a certified tech needing to install it for the rebate, I believe you can do them yourself.

It is true of some state / power companies though. Locally our electric company will give us a rebate for installing a heat pump or insulation but we HAVE to use certified contractors on their list. The extra price for paying a contractor isn't worth it to me, but still being able to take the Fed rebate is.
Apr 19, 2023 5:20 PM
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scav1180Apr 19, 2023 5:20 PM
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Quote from MonkeySpank808 :
Over $400 in shipping.. no thanks.
Shipping is free
Apr 19, 2023 5:31 PM
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ooopieApr 19, 2023 5:31 PM
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Quote from IndigoTexture397 :
Just as a reference, in June of 2021 the 24K unit was on sale for $1499.00.
Yeah - I noticed the price jumped up when the 4th gen replaced 3rd gen. Slightly better units, but not THAT much better.
Apr 19, 2023 5:33 PM
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ooopieApr 19, 2023 5:33 PM
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Quote from arslan89 :
Am I missing something here? This is $1,200.. and I've been seeing mini-splits for around $600-$700 range. Why is this a deal?
In addition to being more DIY friendly, these also have much better efficiency ratings than the cheap ones. Definitely worth the extra price in my opinion.
Apr 19, 2023 5:35 PM
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404fullPriceNotFoundApr 19, 2023 5:35 PM
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Quote from Chris_Tian :
No. It needs to be installed by a certified tech and i believe you need to do a manual j for ducted systems as an additional step to qualify.
Lol did you just make this up? Clean energy credits aren't dependent on who installed it but rather how efficient they are. Hence clean energy. 🤦 ♂️
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Apr 19, 2023 5:37 PM
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HurlyBurly51Apr 19, 2023 5:37 PM
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Can anyone who has these speak to how much it affects your electric bill? Some have said their efficiency reduces bills, others have said theirs have skyrocketed. I know tons of variables, but 18k BTU cooling one room is the use case for me. I'd still be using central AC to cool the rest of the house as normal, but this one room upstairs needs this solution.
Apr 19, 2023 5:52 PM
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wildbillybobApr 19, 2023 5:52 PM
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Quote from IndigoTexture397 :
Just as a reference, in June of 2021 the 24K unit was on sale for $1499.00.

If you have the ability to run the 220 line, then the installation is pretty simple. Cut a hole all the way through the wall, mount the indoor unit, mount the outdoor unit, connect the pre charged lines….not much more difficult than that.
I bought that one and installed it myself in my 24x36ft shop, works great and heats down to something like -15F outside. Some mini-splits don't heat below 5F or higher, so keep that in mind when looking at specs. Was really easy to install with the charged lines, no pump or gauges needed.

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Apr 19, 2023 5:56 PM
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Dr. JApr 19, 2023 5:56 PM
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Anyone have issues with these DIY-style units and micro leaks?

Backstory - bought a home with one of these similar units (not this brand) installed a year ago. Word is the previous owner had it installed (5 indoor units) simply to have AC in the home for sales purposes, so I don't know they used it much prior to sale (although it had been installed for more than a year prior to our purchase). They (previous owner) told me they purchased the components but had it installed by a guy that moonlights on his own but whose day job is commercial HVAC installs.

Couldn't test the AC much as we did inspection in the middle of winter, but did test the heat pump portion and it seemed to heat, although I didn't have an idea of what to expect.

Last summer system didn't work (no cool), eventually found out that it was low on refrigerant. Spent about $1200 for evacuation, leak test and recharge only for the AC tech to tell me they couldn't find a leak.

Fast forward to this spring. Same issue - no cooling. AC tech is telling me he needs to inject a dye, wait a few weeks, then look for leaks. That will cost $$, but I am wondering how much $$ I throw at trying to find the problem rather than just saying - I need to recharge it every year.
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