Update: This popular deal is still available.
Amazon has
GarveeHome SEER 19 12000BTU 115V Mini Split Air Conditioner (LL-SplitAC-S221W2230VchNAt5v) on sale for
$440.98.
Shipping is free.
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phoinix for finding this deal.
Features:
- SEER 19 Inverter Technology Reduces Energy Costs by Up to 30%
- 12000BTU cools/heats rooms up to 750-sq.ft. quickly & quietly
- Includes LINE sets, drain hose, remote control & step-by-step guide
- If you have experience installing split air conditioners, you can follow our guide video for DIY installation, or professional installation is recommended to ensure optimal performance
- Programmable 24h timer, sleep mode, eco mode, rapid cooling & auto-restart
- Adjust settings via user-friendly remote control
- As low as 30db noise level for bedrooms, offices, or small spaces
- R32 eco-friendly refrigerant, anti-corrosion coating & self-diagnosis system
- 5-year warranty on compressor
- Lifetime technical support
Top Comments
First timer w/little to no experience in hands on mechanical work- Definitely not. Just drilling the hole through the house alone and hitting the wrong area could results in a disaster for you.
I have a TON of plumbing/carpentry/electrical/mechanical experience and the hardest/annoying part for me was getting the lineset cover nice and straight on my house without kinking the copper lines.
You should not be plugging this into an outlet....
Community Reviews
GarveeHome's 12,000 BTU 115V mini split is a budget heat pump that cools and heats well, runs quietly, and can be a big efficiency upgrade over window or portable units. The app adds WiFi control, silent mode, and power-limit settings, though the WiFi setup can be finicky and the app is cloud-based. The main tradeoffs are installation and electrical work, since the lines must be evacuated before release, the unit may need a dedicated circuit, and the included line set is short. It is a strong value if you are comfortable handling the install or paying for it.
Common Questions (5)
It needs a vacuum pump to evacuate the lines before releasing the pre-charged refrigerant. The line set is reported as pre-flared, so flaring tools usually aren't needed, but a vacuum pump and 410A adapters are commonly mentioned as the key special tools.
It should be on a dedicated circuit, and some reports say the nameplate calls for 19.4A minimum circuit ampacity with a 30A max fuse size, which can mean 12-gauge wire and at least a 20A breaker. For 220V installs, two breaker slots are needed; for 115V, verify the circuit matches the unit's rating.
It is a heat pump, so it provides heat as well as cooling. Real-world reports say it can heat a basement or garage well, even down near 0°F in some setups, but standard units may struggle below about 25°F and colder climates may need a cold-climate model.
Yes, if you already have hands-on electrical/mechanical experience; first-timers with little experience are warned off. The hardest parts reported are drilling the wall correctly, keeping the line-set cover straight without kinking copper, and handling the electrical circuit safely.
The unit does not include Wi‑Fi on this listing. App control may still be possible on some Garvee units, but this specific deal is called out as lacking Wi‑Fi, so silent mode and power-limit features may not be available from the remote alone.
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Overall I recommend this.
In the winter in VA it worked well for my basement, even when temp was 10 degrees outside at the coldest. Anything below that it will struggle. When it was 30 degrees no issues at all.
Dehumidifier capability is poor, so I still run my dedicated unit for that.
But everything else is great.
Installation was easy, I had a nearby 220V line to tap into, hire a sparky if you aren't confident. As far as pumping the lines, as others have said a $120 pump is all you need and you can find youtube videos on how to run it, took maybe a couple of hours.
Also high recommend NYLOG blue for the line fittings as others have mentioned.
Having the pump already made it super easy to install another mini split this spring to replace a window AC unit in a bedroom.
A decent pro level vac will usually run around $300. I guess if you can manage with a harbor freight one, great, but if I'm doing multiple installs I'd probably go for something a bit higher end.
I don't see either of the pumps on their website saying it comes with the the gauge and manifold set for R410, which seems to be separate at $200. I've read you can skip the manifold set and just use a vacuum line (still around $100 for a good one) and you'd need a Vacrometer. It's also recommended to get a Schrader valve core removal tool. Those flare nuts should be tightened with a high quality torque wrench. You can manage without it, but it's better to use one. Then having a nitrogen tank with a regulator to purge the lines and test for leaks.
All of this stuff adds up. Can you potentially do it without a lot of this stuff? Maybe, but you're also risking leaks and other issues down the line.
I've spent a lot of time reading up on this stuff and watching videos of pros doing it. I hope your install lasts long term, but I'd rather spend extra on making sure the job is done as precisely as possible.
I swapped out an supplemental window unit for a mini split in my living room, where we chill and watch TV, and it's been one of the best things I've ever done. Less power draw, nearly silent, can still use my windows as normal, don't have to worry about the bugs finding their way through the gaps next to the window unit, less cost to run, etc. Lots of pros to these vs a window unit, the con is the install job. Probably can't use if you rent too.
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