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.
Get installation quotes- Last sourced
- Aug 2, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.1 / 10
(21.5 SEER2) among 12k systems
(9.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(83.3% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(-41 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
Not evaluated
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professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
- 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
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXM12WVJU9 / RXM12WVJU9)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 25.2 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,848.00, checked Jul 23, 2026
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
8.9 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
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. This model is sold through dealers, so we link to contractor quotes rather than a retail price.
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 Select dealer installation and registration for the 10-year extended warranty.
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
Warranty: 5 years parts and 7 years compressor as standard.
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 verified retail listing.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated 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
- Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). 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
- This model is sold through dealers, so we link to contractor quotes rather than a retail price.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI Active row 215415569, 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 manufacturer publishes 10,000 BTU/h of heating output 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, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 25 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so 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: Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). 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, Standard compressor warranty, Standard warranty conditions, Standard parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Aug 2, 2026
