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SpecMrCool DIY 5th Gen 36,000 BTU 230VGree Livo R32 36,000 BTU 230V
PhotoMrCool DIY 5th Gen 36,000 BTU 230VGree Livo R32 36,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.9 / 10SCORE6.5 / 10
Our takeThe most heat in the line at -13°F, but it is a lot of unit for a garage, gives up efficiency and carries neither ENERGY STAR label.The largest Livo, with 21,000 BTU/h still listed at -13°F. Contractor install only.
Nominal size36,000 BTU36,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F36,000 BTU/h34,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F23,400 BTU/h27,400 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F22,000 BTU/h24,600 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-13°F
Max heat at lowest temp14,400 BTU/h21,000 BTU/hbest
SEER21821best
HSPF2 (Region IV)8.58.5
Install typeQuick-connectFlare
Line set in box25 ftn/a
Max line run75 ft131 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installYesNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr7 yr
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateNoYes
ENERGY STARNoYes
RefrigerantR-454BR-32
Watch out forMRCOOL also called its older R-410A 4th Gen DIY "E Star"; confirm R-454B and a model number of the form DIY-...D25-O. DIYS- is the cheaper DIY Select and EZPRO- is the Easy Pro; a listing that says "5th Gen" and "Select" is the Select. The manual says the line sets install once; reconnecting them, or the pipes at the outdoor unit, voids the warranty.The 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.
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