GREE / Envo R32
GREE Envo 12k One-Way Cassette R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
At 12,000 BTU the Envo one-way cassette certifies at 21.5 SEER2 and 9.5 HSPF2, rated to -22F - identical to both the Vireo and Sapphire versions of the same head. Across all three lines, this capacity in a one-way cassette is the same certified machine.
That makes the decision purely commercial. Choose on price, on which line your installer supports, and on how the head's single-direction throw suits the room.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
This system's warranty depends on licensed installation — get quotes from installers in your area.
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- Aug 2, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.9 / 10
(21.5 SEER2) among 12k systems
(9.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(5F certified capacity: 83.3% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(28 dBA indoor min / 52 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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- Price-to-value — not evaluatedN/A
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 10 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 66 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,979.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-12EL-IHH / SENE-12EL-OH)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,699.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Extreme 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 25.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,649.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
Availability and price context
This system needs a professional install, and its warranty depends on who installs it. Its real price is an installed quote that depends on your home, so get installation quotes to price it.
Purchase channel policy
GREE publishes an online/retail warranty-claim path for equipment purchased online, Home Depot, or Lowes rather than treating online purchase as a warranty voidance.
- Warranty impact
- Online purchase changes the claim path: routine parts use GREE's online claim form, while compressor failures and refrigerant leaks require tech-support confirmation before the online claim.
- Installation condition
- Warranty claims for online/retail purchases must be completed by a contractor after an on-site diagnosis, with required documentation such as purchase receipt or installation invoice and data-plate photos.
- Authorized channel
- GREE distributor path for distributor purchases; GREE online warranty claim form for equipment purchased online, Home Depot, or Lowes; GREE offers a 10-year extended warranty through GREE Select dealers, with registration.
GREE online purchases have a manufacturer-published warranty path, but buyers should keep purchase and installation documents and use a licensed HVAC contractor for diagnosis and claims.
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Source: GREE Comfort: How Does the GREE Warranty Work? Coverage, Claims, and 10-Year Extension Guide; retrieved Aug 15, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Aug 2, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Aug 2, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Aug 2, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Base
- 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - eligible residential system
The score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-32. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- 9.5 HSPF2 with a full 12,000 BTU of heating and cooling.
- Shallow one-way housing fits awkward ceiling cavities.
Weaknesses
- All three GREE lines certify identically here - pay no line premium.
- 21.5 SEER2 trails the four-way head at the same capacity.
- Quote-only; no current price is shown.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 10,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 10,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- GREE
- Brand
- GREE
- Product line
- Envo R32
- Model number
- OWC12HP230V1R32AH indoor / ENV12HP230V1R32AO outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- OWC12HP230V1R32AH
- Outdoor unit model
- ENV12HP230V1R32AO
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 10 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 21.5 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 12.3 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- not published
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -20 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 28-41 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 52 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 43 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 28.2 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- GREE professional single-zone cassette and ducted systems publish field-supplied flared line sizes and maximum/precharged piping data; no included consumer line set length is published.
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 40 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- not supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[2]
- AHRI certification number
- 215415569[2]
- Warranty
- Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). Score uses Base.. Standard residential GREE mini-split coverage is 5 years parts and 7 years compressor for eligible post-2021 systems.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- All Match One-Way Cassette R32 service/installation manual, GREE All Match One-Way Cassette R32 official product page, All Match One-Way Cassette R32 owner manual, OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO All Match One-Way Cassette R32 submittal, GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31
- Specification sheet
- OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO All Match One-Way Cassette R32 submittal
- Last sourced date
- Aug 2, 2026
Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- 60 Hz[1]
- MCA
- 10 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum fuse size
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- Interconnecting wire size AWG 14 / 4; main power wire per local code.[1]
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- Flared line connections[1]
- Precharged length
- 25 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- GREE professional single-zone cassette and ducted systems publish field-supplied flared line sizes and maximum/precharged piping data; no included consumer line set length is published.
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 38-55/64 x 15-5/32 x 7-1/64 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31-37/64 x 13-25/32 x 21-27/32 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 43 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GREE Envo R32 12,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GREE Envo R32 12,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the GREE Envo R32 12,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 10,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.5 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the GREE Envo R32 12,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 10 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 15 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 66 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 25 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the GREE Envo R32 12,000 BTU One-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (OWC12HP230V1R32AH / ENV12HP230V1R32AO) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). Score uses Base.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- GREE Comfort: OWC12HP230V1R32AH and SAP12HP230V1R32AO GREE All Match One-Way Cassette R32 submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Active form-factor row 215415559Sourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Energy Star status, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- GREE Comfort: GREE All Match One-Way Cassette R32 official product pageSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Form factor
- GREE Comfort: GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31Sourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Base compressor warranty, Base warranty conditions, Base parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Aug 2, 2026
