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SpecGree Livo R32 36,000 BTU 230VMrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 3 ton (CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230B00-O)
PhotoGree Livo R32 36,000 BTU 230VMrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 3 ton (CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230B00-O)
Our scoreSCORE6.5 / 10SCORE7.0 / 10
Our takeThe largest Livo, with 21,000 BTU/h still listed at -13°F. Contractor install only.The standout size: more heat at 5°F (39,000 Btu/h) than at 47°F and 27,800 still available at -22°F. Owner installs allowed with the Quick Connect line set.
Nominal size36,000 BTU36,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F34,000 BTU/h37,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F27,400 BTU/h31,800 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F24,600 BTU/h39,000 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp21,000 BTU/h27,800 BTU/hbest
SEER221best17.4
HSPF2 (Region IV)8.510.3best
Install typeFlareQuick-connect
Max line run131 ft246 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installNoConditional
Warranty, parts5 yr10 yrbest
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYesYes
ENERGY STARYesYes
RefrigerantR-32R-454B
Watch out forThe LIVO+ (LIVS..., R-410A, 16 SEER) and Livo Gen 3 / Gen 4 (4LIV, R-410A) are different units; confirm both model numbers end R32AO and R32AH. The 18K Amazon listing titled "Gree R32 LIVO+" reports the R-410A LIVS18HP230V1B; we don't link it. Gree's warranty applies only to installs by a state certified or licensed HVAC contractor, and claims are contractor-only.Install type 'quick-connect' assumes MRCOOL's optional No-Vac line set; the system also ships for flare or braze connections with a vacuum. Some Amazon listings carry older CENTRAL-xx-HP-230A00 model codes; match the 230B00-O suffix. The install manual still calls for a licensed installer and licensed field piping; the warranty is what exempts a Quick Connect install.
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