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GarveeHome SEER 19 12000BTU 230V Mini Split Air Conditioner

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Amazon has GarveeHome SEER 19 12000BTU 230V Mini Split Air Conditioner (HJ5CESWK0) for $353.56. Shipping is free.

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About this item:
  • High-Efficiency Cooling & Heating: 12,000 BTU with SEER19 inverter technology cools/heats rooms up to 750 sq.ft. while reducing energy costs by up to 30%.
  • DIY Installation Kit: Includes Line Sets, Drain Hose, Remote Control & Step-by-Step Guide. Vacuuming is required during installation; professional installation is recommended for best performance.
  • Smart Comfort Features: 24-hour timer, Sleep Mode, ECO Mode, Turbo Cooling, Auto Restart, and easy remote control.
  • Ultra-Quiet Operation: Runs as low as 32dB, ideal for bedrooms, offices, and other quiet spaces.
  • Reliable & Low Maintenance: Uses eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, features anti-corrosion coating, self-diagnosis system, 5-year compressor warranty, and lifetime technical support.

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $35.94 less (9.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $389.50 at the time of this post.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has GarveeHome SEER 19 12000BTU 230V Mini Split Air Conditioner (HJ5CESWK0) for $353.56. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member pennysave for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • High-Efficiency Cooling & Heating: 12,000 BTU with SEER19 inverter technology cools/heats rooms up to 750 sq.ft. while reducing energy costs by up to 30%.
  • DIY Installation Kit: Includes Line Sets, Drain Hose, Remote Control & Step-by-Step Guide. Vacuuming is required during installation; professional installation is recommended for best performance.
  • Smart Comfort Features: 24-hour timer, Sleep Mode, ECO Mode, Turbo Cooling, Auto Restart, and easy remote control.
  • Ultra-Quiet Operation: Runs as low as 32dB, ideal for bedrooms, offices, and other quiet spaces.
  • Reliable & Low Maintenance: Uses eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, features anti-corrosion coating, self-diagnosis system, 5-year compressor warranty, and lifetime technical support.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $35.94 less (9.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $389.50 at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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ryanaugust
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It's a four hour job typically with one pro and one helper. I can't even drive to your house and set up my tools for $100 with gas insurance and taxes. The permit for the electric in my city would be $80. An electrician that I subcontract with would be $150 plus probably $250 in romex, breaker, disconnect, outlet etc to be at code.
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Protege
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Install it for free yourself
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hidavi
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The built-in WiFi in my old mrcool was trash. The sensibo system I use to automate all 6 of my analog AUX units is excellent. I would recommend going with an analog unit and getting sensibo if the unit is going to cost $100 less than a native wifi one and you need multiple units.
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This GarveeHome 12,000 BTU mini split stands out as a low cost way to add both cooling and heat, with strong efficiency compared with window units and quiet operation. The comments also point to easy DIY installation for handy buyers, and the included line set and precharged setup help keep the job straightforward. The main cautions are that it is not WiFi, the electrical work still needs care, and the listing appears to have shifted from SEER 19 to SEER2 17. It looks best for a garage, shed, or room where 230V power is already available.

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  • DIY installation is commonly described as straightforward for a handy buyer: mount the indoor unit, drill a wall hole, run the lines and wire, then vacuum the line set and release the precharged refrigerant. First-time installs have taken anywhere from about 45 minutes to a few days, and the hardest parts are usually the electrical work and cutting the wall opening.

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  • It is a 230V unit, but commenters say it does not need a 50A circuit; a dedicated 15A or 20A double-pole breaker is typically considered enough for this 12k BTU model. Several also note that 120V and 240V versions appear to perform similarly, so the main difference is the wiring you already have available.

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  • For a 200-250 sq ft bedroom, 12,000 BTU is often considered oversized, with 9,000 BTU suggested instead. For garages and larger spaces, 12,000 BTU can work, but insulation, sun exposure, and heat load matter a lot; some users in south Texas say smaller units struggle in peak afternoon heat.

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  • This model is not Wi‑Fi, so it does not offer native app control. That matters if you want to pre-cool or pre-heat remotely; otherwise the included remote still works, and some buyers prefer skipping Wi‑Fi to save money.

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  • Yes, the package includes a 3000mm line set, but buyers still mention needing extra install items such as a vacuum pump, disconnect box, breaker, whip, brackets or stand, and sometimes conduit or trim kit. Those extras can add roughly $150 to $250 or more to a DIY install.

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  • Only if the camper already has 230V/240V power available, typically a 50A setup with a NEMA 14-50 receptacle. A standard 30A camper outlet is only 120V, so this unit will not run from that supply.

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Jul 30, 2026 5:53 AM
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vo_danhJul 30, 2026 5:53 AM
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Quote from PurpleMitten6516 View quoted comment :
Cheaper to buy and operate than a window unit and you get heat. No brainer if you have or can borrow some basic tools and can follow a YouTube video on DIY installation.
Disagree. So easy to pick up a $50 AC on marketplace and slide in a window and put a 1/4" rod across and basically done. Seal the window of your choice with a piece of acrylic or any spare board you have that will fit.
Jul 30, 2026 6:57 AM
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PhantasmXJul 30, 2026 6:57 AM
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Quote from RyanJ7344 View quoted comment :
I was going to say, in many Asian countries the install comes free with the AC purchase.

In significantly more expensive Hong Kong, I see installs start at $160USD

https://www.fortress.com.hk/en/in...onditioner
Some dude on Craigslist advertises $5200 for a single zone including the unit and install. His company probably pays less than $300 each unit. I can't wait until monoblock unit becomes mainstream. HVAC installers are gonna weep.
Jul 30, 2026 2:12 PM
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DragonflyWarriorJul 30, 2026 2:12 PM
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Quote from ghostwriter66 View quoted comment :
at work we installed these each in less than 45 minutes ... open box ... get some bricks or pavers to put unit on ... drill 2.5" hole from outside to inside .... go inside and hang mounting hardware. Mount the indoor unit and connect the 3 pipes ... push pipes out hole ... go outside connect pipes to unit. ... release the freon by turning screw ...seal hole in wall ... plug in to 120v or 240V (which ever one you got)... go inside -- turn on unit and freeze to death ... literally took 45 minutes ...
Skip the vacuuming?

Nvr mind. The answer is definitely yes.
Last edited by DragonflyWarrior July 30, 2026 at 07:25 AM.
Jul 30, 2026 2:28 PM
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DragonflyWarriorJul 30, 2026 2:28 PM
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Quote from vo_danh View quoted comment :
Disagree. So easy to pick up a $50 AC on marketplace and slide in a window and put a 1/4" rod across and basically done. Seal the window of your choice with a piece of acrylic or any spare board you have that will fit.
Easier yes, but then you cover up your window. Window is fire escape route.
Jul 30, 2026 4:52 PM
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wildbird12Jul 30, 2026 4:52 PM
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The WiFi Unit just "dropped" from $404 to $399. I am wondering if this is really the same as the $347 one. The head unit looks different. Anyhow, I just ordered one for my office.
Jul 30, 2026 5:34 PM
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frontyJul 30, 2026 5:34 PM
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As someone else mentioned, they are shipping 17 seer versions.
Jul 30, 2026 8:40 PM
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frontyJul 30, 2026 8:40 PM
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Quote from vo_danh View quoted comment :
Disagree. So easy to pick up a $50 AC on marketplace and slide in a window and put a 1/4" rod across and basically done. Seal the window of your choice with a piece of acrylic or any spare board you have that will fit.
A $50 window unit isn't going to have heat. Also, they are extremely loud compared to a mini split.

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Jul 30, 2026 8:52 PM
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E_M__Jul 30, 2026 8:52 PM
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Quote from LiquidRetro View quoted comment :
Didn't realize these were 120v as well.....
The nice thing with the 120v is that you can literally get a 10awg extension cord, clip the end and just plug it into a GFCI outlet. The fact that it's a plug counts as a quick disconnect (even here in psychotic SoCal). I have 2x of these done exactly that way - neither unit pulls more than 500-600 watts when cooling, so no worries from my end on it flipping a breaker. And we literally just drilled a whole through the wall and installed outdoor waterproof in-use boxes, into which the AC is plugged.
Jul 30, 2026 8:53 PM
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gdrummJul 30, 2026 8:53 PM
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Quote from CrimsonCheetah9927 View quoted comment :
Lol are you just making stuff up. Then to add "if you understand them fully" you have to be trolling. Because clearly you don't understand them at all. 1/5 is just so inaccurate. More like 30-50% more efficient than a traditional window unit and even less so versus a u-shaped inverter window unit (15-25%). Don't get me wrong they're great but you're just making numbers up…
A window unit will cool a room and shut off completely, thus when it restarts it does so at 100% power, while wired and consuming twice the energy to maintain that 100% The 100% of these things hammering on and off typically runs at 10-15amps. These things since they run so full actually do make their own form of heat.

A mini split will cool a room then simmer, thus lowering the compressor all way down, and may only run 20-30% of power for hours, never shutting off. Some of the Mini splits could simmer at 2-3-4 amps especially on 220v. ALSO mini splits are fantastic for removing gallons of humidity per day 20-30gal per day. Much of what we feel in many climates is the humidity. Once this is 'heat soak' pulled from structures, walls, attics its a gamechanger for efficiency. No window unit will ever achieve that, they indirectly add to making it worse.

I've got a 2.5 ton single head gree unit designed for large spaces that doesnt cost more than 30-40 bucks a month to cool a 1500sq ft 27' high garage condo. Its got a 5 foot wide head that has a 9hp electric motor on it. It barely turns on. I do think the head size matters, lot of the cheapies vary from 29" to 42" which like anything else help to contribute to airflow and should be considered.

3amps at 220v = 660 watts vs largest btu window unit 1500watt is 12-14amps at 115v thats 60% less? But also whats peak energy cost when that window unit is in its prime? We could math this a ton of different ways. I watch my energy use with my splits with the electric meter online and adjust accordingly with an app, so when you have control on the money being spent its easy to 'see' an immediate roi once understand it all.
Jul 31, 2026 6:01 AM
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diredesireJul 31, 2026 6:01 AM
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Just picked one up, listing is back to SEER 19
Jul 31, 2026 12:29 PM
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jeffwhandJul 31, 2026 12:29 PM
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Great unit
Jul 31, 2026 2:15 PM
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BeigeSquirrel466Jul 31, 2026 2:15 PM
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Just installed this the 120v version. Spent a bunch on tools and had to run back and forth to home depot. All in all great and the wifi works good, especially paired with Google Home.

Took me 3 days as this was my first time working with electrical and a mini split. Cut the lineset, flared, nylog, and hooked it up. No leaks hardest part is the electrical and cutting a hole through the wall. Overall would recommend to anyone if youre mechanically inclined and can learn from YouTube university.
Jul 31, 2026 2:40 PM
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PedroRJul 31, 2026 2:40 PM
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Quote from psuvette View quoted comment :
These things are good for a 2 car garage with occasional use?
It would work, but these are throw away machines
So if you do it purchase at least one spare
Or do it properly and get a Mitsu
Jul 31, 2026 2:49 PM
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tambayJul 31, 2026 2:49 PM
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Will this be good enough for heat/ac in an uninsulated sunroom about 12x12?

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Jul 31, 2026 3:09 PM
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ChiphumperJul 31, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from Nano28 View quoted comment :
does it need to be charged with refrigerant? or already comes with it? no special tools needed for DIY?
Arrives precharged but you need to vacuum out the like set. Watch a YT video. The vacuum pump rents free from Autozone. You'll need a brass adapter fitting and might as well rent the free gauge set too. Watch some YT vids and they'll fill you in on what you need.

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