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Jul 1, 2026 7:02 AM

GarveeHome SEER 19 12000BTU 115V Mini Split Air Conditioner

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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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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

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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.

Thanks to Deal Hunter 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

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BlueAction5062
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The only "hvac tool" i needed was a harbor freight refrigerant pump and it was $120 with the R410 adapters I needed. The Garvee condenser is pre-charged, the only difference between this and MR cool is that the lines are not pre-charged w/aeroquip easy connect fittings. I did the 220V circuit w/ surge suppressor, rated box myself along with the entire remainder of the install for $900 total including the unit itself.
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BlueAction5062
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First timer w alot of mechanical/automotive/electrical experience? Definitely can be a DIY job.
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.
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tasmanian
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220v will require two breaker slots vs 1 with 110v.

You should not be plugging this into an outlet....
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Community Reviews

This GarveeHome 12,000 BTU mini split is a budget heat pump that stands out for strong cooling, quiet operation, and lower power use than window or portable units. Real-world installs describe easy DIY setup for handy owners, with precharged condenser refrigerant, preflared lines, and heating that can hold up well in cold weather. The main drawbacks are the lack of WiFi on this model, the need for vacuuming and careful electrical work, and some concern about shipping damage or early failures. It looks like a solid value if you are comfortable with the install.

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Jul 15, 2026 10:34 PM
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MasejoerJul 15, 2026 10:34 PM
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Quote from Justhathought View quoted comment :
News reports yesterday were talking about Chinese air conditioners catching on fire and burning homes down...aren't most Chinese made?
Everything is Chinese-manufactured. This sounds like a lie/smear campaign by your news source. Scare tactics by get clicks or views. It's peak summer in the northern hemisphere, so the perfect time to use air conditioners as an example of the fact that "fires can happen with anything you buy."

The most likely cause of "air conditioning fires" would be improperly wiring from the machine to the power source - people using extension cords, damaged or improper building wiring, changing the breaker to one not appropriate for the wire, plugging them into a low quality/worn out receptacle, etc. The refrigerant and how it compresses doesn't catch on fire. The rest of the electronics are largely no different than those in your kitchen oven, stereo system, or computer.
Jul 15, 2026 10:36 PM
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MasejoerJul 15, 2026 10:36 PM
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Quote from slammin_sammy View quoted comment :
Lots of people plug mini splits into outlets in other countries, at least in Central America. It works fine, except their breakers are always tripping since many have 50-100 amp service panels.
Yeah, this thing is not going to pull more than any 12k window a/c unit - if anything, it will pull LESS current as a large12k btu minisplit is more efficient than a compact 12k btu window unit.

The main reason to hard-wire this size of machine is so that you know nothing else will be used on the same circuit, possibly tripping the breaker. Running a circuit to a dedicated single receptacle is also fine, to prevent this. Other than that, it's just because a plug isn't necessary, and cleanliness - no visible wires. A quality NEMA 5-15P won't care if you pull 10A continuously "forever."
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Jul 15, 2026 11:30 PM
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Be_KindJul 15, 2026 11:30 PM
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Quote from xerodex View quoted comment :
I watched a few youtube videos on installation. I concluded I am not handy enough to go through the entire process - my current best/cheapest option is getting a 2 hose portable AC.
I have 2 portable ACs for my smaller BRs and they keep the rooms really cool. One of them is a really old Sharp single hose portable 10K BTU and it works fine and also quiet. My master BR is big and gets the afternoon sun so it takes longer to cool. I also have 2 Whynter portable ACs and they work well. I bought all my portable ACs used from Craigslist and they work fine. You need to buy a condensate pump for each portable AC to pump water out the window. I got my pumps from Amazon and buy the one with the hose for a few dollars more.
Jul 16, 2026 8:51 AM
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StoHouseJul 16, 2026 8:51 AM
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Hmm. Would love to get something like this up to a third floor bedroom. Any idea the work load to pipe this thing up to a third floor bedroom? I doubt I'd do it myself, is that maybe $1k in labor and parts?

I also wonder how hard it would be to get this thing Alexa automated. I did it for my bedroom once with a different mini-split, pretty sure what I did was got a signal repeater (IF/IR) and just told the repeater to mimic the "on" and "off" buttons, and the signal repeater software itself connects to Alexa. I hope I never have to figure that out again lol wasn't easy. Would be nice to have an easier smarthome integration.
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Jul 16, 2026 2:10 PM
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jeffwhandJul 16, 2026 2:10 PM
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Great unit
Jul 16, 2026 2:16 PM
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slammin_sammyJul 16, 2026 2:16 PM
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Quote from Masejoer View quoted comment :

Yeah, this thing is not going to pull more than any 12k window a/c unit - if anything, it will pull LESS current as a large12k btu minisplit is more efficient than a compact 12k btu window unit.

The main reason to hard-wire this size of machine is so that you know nothing else will be used on the same circuit, possibly tripping the breaker. Running a circuit to a dedicated single receptacle is also fine, to prevent this. Other than that, it's just because a plug isn't necessary, and cleanliness - no visible wires. A quality NEMA 5-15P won't care if you pull 10A continuously "forever."
Good to know. I noticed many people ditched their window units in favor of mini splits in LatAm. In the 2010s many people had window ac units but now you see so many of these mini split cassettes on rooftops. And even when I stayed in airbnbs in Mexico (Acapulco), these mini splits worked VERY well in swamp-ass humid weather.

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Jul 16, 2026 2:32 PM
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swstatesJul 16, 2026 2:32 PM
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Thanks for all the great comments on DIY installation. They definitely help. Thanks again for the Post too.
Jul 16, 2026 2:34 PM
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defiantroaJul 16, 2026 2:34 PM
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Quote from Samba777 View quoted comment :
This unit has only 1 review on Amazon and it's negative. I will pay a little more and get something with at least a 1000+ positive reviews.
Review for a product that not many avg Joe can handle is not useful
Jul 16, 2026 2:37 PM
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defiantroaJul 16, 2026 2:37 PM
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Quote from Justhathought View quoted comment :
News reports yesterday were talking about Chinese air conditioners catching on fire and burning homes down...aren't most Chinese made?
no one cares, just worry about yourself
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Jul 16, 2026 2:39 PM
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defiantroaJul 16, 2026 2:39 PM
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Quote from RyanJ7344 View quoted comment :
R-410 was only very recently discontinued, and is still readily available. A quick google search will pull up cylinders of 25lbs you can buy online for $200.You should find a place that doesn't lie to you.
You can buy cans of R-410 like R-134a, much smaller than 25 libs just search for it
Jul 16, 2026 2:49 PM
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defiantroaJul 16, 2026 2:49 PM
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Quote from tacomaguy20 View quoted comment :
The only company who precharges the lines are Mr. cool and they do that so you don't need to vacuum or fill them. Most other companies like Garvee contain extra refrigerant inside the exterior unit itself which is enough for the mini split's operation + the default length of the lines it comes with. You have to vacuum these lines yourself before releasing the refrigerant from inside the unit. People buy Mr cool because it's easier, but it's like 4x to 5x more expensive.
Not true anymore, I check Reddit and Temu, there are units with precharge lines likely using their own connector type or a clone of Mr. Cool
Jul 16, 2026 2:50 PM
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TimO8570Jul 16, 2026 2:50 PM
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Quote from Masejoer View quoted comment :

Everything is Chinese-manufactured. This sounds like a lie/smear campaign by your news source. Scare tactics by get clicks or views. It's peak summer in the northern hemisphere, so the perfect time to use air conditioners as an example of the fact that "fires can happen with anything you buy."

The most likely cause of "air conditioning fires" would be improperly wiring from the machine to the power source - people using extension cords, damaged or improper building wiring, changing the breaker to one not appropriate for the wire, plugging them into a low quality/worn out receptacle, etc. The refrigerant and how it compresses doesn't catch on fire. The rest of the electronics are largely no different than those in your kitchen oven, stereo system, or computer.
I don't think it's scare tactics as much as mis-interpreting the data.

You're spot-on that improper electrical work is likely the cause of A/C fires. People buying a costly "not Chinese" unit are much less likely to hack the install so would be less prone to electrical fires.

Poor quality control a/o inadequate parts could result in arcing/overheating/fire but the "let's make an extension cord out of Romex" crowd is far more worrisome.
Jul 16, 2026 7:18 PM
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frontyJul 16, 2026 7:18 PM
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Quote from Justhathought View quoted comment :
News reports yesterday were talking about Chinese air conditioners catching on fire and burning homes down...aren't most Chinese made?
Can you post a link to the article?

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Jul 16, 2026 7:30 PM
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frontyJul 16, 2026 7:30 PM
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Quote from Justhathought View quoted comment :
News reports yesterday were talking about Chinese air conditioners catching on fire and burning homes down...aren't most Chinese made?
I think this is fear mongering. There was another guy in this thread or another saying his neighbors house and father in laws house burnt down. I pressed him for the location and details and he didn't respond. These don't have electric heat strips, so the fire risk is very low. I've had bad luck with AI searches, but they couldn't find a legitimate news agency reporting on it. Clause says these fake stories stem mainly from forums.

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