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

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$1,200

$1,450

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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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    • 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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The HEEHRA is not related to the Residential Energy Credit. You could claim both for an installation next year. The HEEHRA is a point of sale rebate program and not a tax credit. It is for low and medium income households only (below 80% or below 150% of Area Median income). It is a very substantial rebate that covers up to 100% of the cost (upto $8000) for low income households and 50% of the costs for a medium income. It is not in place currently as the DOE takes its time figuring out the procedures but expected to be in place by mid 2024.
This is the HEEHRA rebate program. Was passed as part of IRA but the DOE taking its own time in setting guidelines. Expected to be available in mid 2024 and will be a point of sale rebate so you won't have to wait till tax time. https://www.rewiringamerica.org/p...rebate-act
These are the MrCool DIY units, so they are installable without a HVAC contractor to vacuum the lines, etc. The lines come pre-charged with coolant

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Quote from topcat2001 :
This is the HEEHRA rebate program. Was passed as part of IRA but the DOE taking its own time in setting guidelines. Expected to be available in mid 2024 and will be a point of sale rebate so you won't have to wait till tax time. https://www.rewiringamerica.org/p...rebate-act [rewiringamerica.org]
Awesome - thanks! I don't want to derail here, but is the main difference the timing of the rebate? For example, if I buy now I can claim on my taxes next year under the Residential Energy Credit which will reduce my tax/increase my refund. Or, I can wait until this HEEHRA rebate program is in place and get the credit knocked off the price upfront at the time of purchase?

It seems the HEEHRA credit would be more substantial, but not sure. Also, I wonder how aware the HVAC installers will be of this program to grant you that upfront rebate. What I've learned during my bid process is that the local utility offers an upfront rebate for these through the distributor, but absolutely none of the contractors so far are aware of or able to provide the rebate (maybe they're already getting it and don't pass the savings alongFrown
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Quote from zerodepth :
I currently have a 12K BTU Pioneer minisplit in my garage. It doesn't cool well at all. Would a 18K BTU unit be noticeably different or should I just spring for 24K?
just buy another 12k...2x 12=24
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Quote from HurlyBurly51 :
Awesome - thanks! I don't want to derail here, but is the main difference the timing of the rebate? For example, if I buy now I can claim on my taxes next year under the Residential Energy Credit which will reduce my tax/increase my refund. Or, I can wait until this HEEHRA rebate program is in place and get the credit knocked off the price upfront at the time of purchase?

It seems the HEEHRA credit would be more substantial, but not sure. Also, I wonder how aware the HVAC installers will be of this program to grant you that upfront rebate. What I've learned during my bid process is that the local utility offers an upfront rebate for these through the distributor, but absolutely none of the contractors so far are aware of or able to provide the rebate (maybe they're already getting it and don't pass the savings along
The HEEHRA is not related to the Residential Energy Credit. You could claim both for an installation next year. The HEEHRA is a point of sale rebate program and not a tax credit. It is for low and medium income households only (below 80% or below 150% of Area Median income). It is a very substantial rebate that covers up to 100% of the cost (upto $8000) for low income households and 50% of the costs for a medium income. It is not in place currently as the DOE takes its time figuring out the procedures but expected to be in place by mid 2024.
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Bought this literally 31 days before the sale started and they wouldn't honor a price adjustment on the chat. Darn
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Quote from topcat2001 :
The HEEHRA is not related to the Residential Energy Credit. You could claim both for an installation next year. The HEEHRA is a point of sale rebate program and not a tax credit. It is for low and medium income households only (below 80% or below 150% of Area Median income). It is a very substantial rebate that covers up to 100% of the cost (upto $8000) for low income households and 50% of the costs for a medium income. It is not in place currently as the DOE takes its time figuring out the procedures but expected to be in place by mid 2024.
Patience is not my strong suit, but I may have to wait! Math is also not my strong suit, but the median income in my area is $65,000 so that means if you are $52k or less you get 100% off, or conversely you could make up to $97.5k and still get 50% off?!

I can't wait to see how they figure out the logistics of this program. Contractors coming out to install a mini split without the consumer paying them any money (if they qualify)? Verifying income requirements? Oughta be interesting, to say the least.
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HurlyBurly51
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Quote from topcat2001 :
The HEEHRA is not related to the Residential Energy Credit. `
So sorry, but since you know what you're talking about, is the attached link for the Residential Energy Credit, or a different separate federal tax credit? I'm so confused, but the 30% that you can claim effective this year seems way more than what I thought the typical Residential Energy Credit claim was.

https://www.energystar.gov/about/...heat_pumps
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Quote from realchristmas :
Anyone buy these then hire a contractor to install? If so, what was the contractor price? Thanks.
Arm and leg ,I checked already .
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Quote from caldog101 :
Can the 12K be installed to an outdoor plug in outlet if it is on a dedicated circuit?
Yes assuming you are 110v and 15 amp breaker. Most mini's draw a lot at compressor start-up, and if there are other outlets on the same circuit as your outdoor plug, it may cause issues.

I installed mine where I could run wiring from the breaker to a disconnect and then connect the whip to the compressor.
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Quote from HurlyBurly51 :
Patience is not my strong suit, but I may have to wait! Math is also not my strong suit, but the median income in my area is $65,000 so that means if you are $52k or less you get 100% off, or conversely you could make up to $97.5k and still get 50% off?!

I can't wait to see how they figure out the logistics of this program. Contractors coming out to install a mini split without the consumer paying them any money (if they qualify)? Verifying income requirements? Oughta be interesting, to say the least.
Also those limits are higher depending on how many people are in your household. In may area the 80% for one person is $54k and for a four person household $77k. More households qualify for low/moderate income programs than people realize.
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Quote from nicedog :
Is it like the bigger the better? (that's why she said). I mean, instead of 12k, would it be better if I install an 18k for a 1000 sq ft house?
Yes. Depending on climate and how often you open your doors / windows, the 12k is 500-600 sq ft to be comfortable.

It will work at 1k open concept floor plan but would take much longer to heat or cool.

In Texas summers: all AC units are over sized slightly.
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Quote from cr-vtec :
This or the Pioneer at HD? Disregard the 24k - wondering which is more reliable.
I've installed this for my sunroom that's not weather sealed. It's been 3 years since install and it still works. It came in handy once during the summer heat in Texas when our main ac went out. We all hung out in sunroom to cool down.
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Quote from citrixmonkey :
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
You need a line set for each blower / handler. I'm not sure how you could split this other than a floor fan to circulate.

Splitting the airflow out of this would be a lot of duct work, even if it's flex. with a multi zone you can hide each line set and they all operate independent
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Quote from zerodepth :
I currently have a 12K BTU Pioneer minisplit in my garage. It doesn't cool well at all. Would a 18K BTU unit be noticeably different or should I just spring for 24K?
Single car garage? Two car? Location? Is there insulation above the garage?

Larger units will do better at cooling, yes - but there may be an underlying issue.
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I installed this last summer. Love it so much!!!! Wish I had done so many years ago.

12k unit in a west facing very large and hot upstairs bedroom in Utah (where temperatures last summer were frequently 105F and over). Hired a professional installer for $800. Kept my bedroom a steady 68F

Had many bids done for non-Costco versions and all of them were $7,000-$8,000 installed. This one from
Costco was just over $2,000 installed.
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Quote from NotAnotherRebate :
Can you add additional air handlers to the individual condenser to cool separate rooms?
Not unless your condenser supports it

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