GREE / Envo R32
GREE Envo 18k Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The 18,000 BTU Envo ducted head certifies at 22.5 SEER2 and 9 HSPF2, rated to -22F - better than the 12k version of the same head, which runs against the usual pattern and makes this a sensible size to buy into.
The Sapphire version reaches 24 SEER2, a point and a half ahead, so compare quotes. And keep the duct runs short: 18,000 BTU tempts installers into feeding too many rooms from one low-static head, which is the most common way these installations disappoint.
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
8.0 / 10
(22.5 SEER2) among 18k systems
(9.0 HSPF2) among 18k systems
(83.3% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among 18k systems
(-41 dBA indoor min / 59 dBA outdoor) among 18k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 22.5.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 16 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 131 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A18WM0 / BXS6A18UC0)
9.0 score / 18k / SEER2 25.6 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $2,359.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-18EL-IHH / SENE-18EL-OH)
8.9 score / 18k / SEER2 25.6 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,899.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Standard 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-18WS-HP230C / ACIQ-18ZS-HP230C)
8.8 score / 18k / SEER2 24 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,299.99, checked Jul 26, 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
- 22.5 SEER2, better than the 12k version of the same ducted head.
- 18,000 BTU of heating and cooling, fully concealed.
Weaknesses
- A point and a half behind the Sapphire version of the same head.
- The capacity invites over-long duct runs this head cannot support.
- Concealed service access; filters get neglected.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 15,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 14,700 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- GREE
- Brand
- GREE
- Product line
- Envo R32
- Model number
- DUC18HP230V1R32AH indoor / ENV18HP230V1R32AO outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- DUC18HP230V1R32AH
- Outdoor unit model
- ENV18HP230V1R32AO
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 16 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 22.5 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 14 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9 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
- 25-41 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 59 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 92.6 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 94.8 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 40.6 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 5/8 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
- 131 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 82 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- not supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[2]
- AHRI certification number
- 215417451[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 215417451, All Match Slim Duct R32 service/installation manual, GREE All Match Slim Duct R32 official product page, All Match Slim Duct R32 owner manual, DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO All Match Slim Duct R32 submittal, GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31
- Specification sheet
- DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO All Match Slim Duct 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
- 16 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- 20 A[1]
- Maximum fuse size
- 20 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
- 5/8 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
- 131 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 44-31/64 x 29-11/16 x 11-13/16 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 37-23/32 x 15-53/64 x 25-63/64 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 92.6 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 94.8 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GREE Envo R32 18,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GREE Envo R32 18,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO) 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 18,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 15,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9 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 18,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 16 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 20 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 131 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 18,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC18HP230V1R32AH / ENV18HP230V1R32AO) 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: DUC18HP230V1R32AH and SAP18HP230V1R32AO GREE All Match Slim Duct 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 Slim Duct 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
