- Can I really install this myself?
- MRCOOL designed it for DIY: the line sets come pre-charged with R-454B and connect with Quick Connect fittings, so no brazing or vacuum pump is needed. You still need to mount the air handlers, run the line sets, and handle the electrical connection.
- How much space does each zone cool?
- Each 6,000 BTU air handler is intended for a room up to roughly 200 sq. ft., such as a bedroom or small office. Two larger rooms or an open floor plan will need more capacity.
- Does it heat as well as it cools?
- Yes, it is a heat pump, so it provides both cooling and heating. Heating output drops in very cold weather, as with any air-source heat pump.
- What comes in the box?
- The package includes the 18,000 BTU outdoor condenser, two 6,000 BTU wall air handlers, and the pre-charged Quick Connect line sets. Mounting hardware and wiring are handled during installation.
- How does it compare with a single-zone mini-split?
- A single-zone system is simpler to install and usually cheaper, but it conditions one room. This multi-zone setup lets you cool or heat two rooms independently from one outdoor unit.
- What refrigerant does it use?
- It uses R-454B, a lower-global-warming refrigerant, pre-charged in the Quick Connect line sets.
- Where is the MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen Multi-Zone 2-Zone 18,000 BTU 24 SEER2 (6K + 6K) Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump cheapest?
- At Chill Mini Splits, for $2,923.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen Multi-Zone 2-Zone 18,000 BTU 24 SEER2 (6K + 6K) Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump?
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 194 ratings.
- Where can I buy the MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen Multi-Zone 2-Zone 18,000 BTU 24 SEER2 (6K + 6K) Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Chill Mini Splits, MRCOOL DIY Direct.