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GREE / Livo R32

GREE Livo 36k R-32 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
33,600 BTU/h[2]
SEER2
21 SEER2[2]
Heating floor
-13 F[1]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
Install path
Professional install

The Gree Livo 36k is the largest Livo, sized for big open plans and small whole-floors. Two honest notes: despite the "36k" name it certifies 33,600 BTU/h of cooling, and at SEER2 21.0 it is more efficient than most of the smaller Livos. R32, professional install.

1 zoneProfessional installCurrent

Refrigerant generation

R-32 - current-generation refrigerant

Dealer-installation warranty note

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.

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.

Dealer path: 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.

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$4,059 / Checked Jul 21, 2026

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GREE Livo R32 36k mini-split heat pump indoor wall unit, outdoor condenser, and remote

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Last sourced
Jul 21, 2026

SplitAtlas score

7.9 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyAbove average

(21.0 SEER2) among 36k systems

Heating efficiencyBottom quartile

(8.5 HSPF2) among 36k systems

Cold-weather performanceAbove average

(5F certified capacity: 72.4% of the 47F rating; -13 F heating floor) among 36k systems

NoiseBelow average

(36 dBA indoor min / 62 dBA outdoor) among 36k systems

WarrantyBelow average

(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue

Price-to-performanceBelow average

($4,059 median retail) across the catalogue

Documentation & partsTop 10%

(8 manuals; spec sheet; 57 error-code rows; parts channel) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

  • Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A

    professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable

Key ratings

Rated cooling

33,600BTU/h[2]

Rated heating

34,000BTU/h[2]

Best-fit use cases

Large open-plan rooms and small whole-floor spaces where a single unit makes sense, for a buyer hiring a professional who wants the most capacity - sized honestly to the 33,600 BTU certified cooling.

Buyer review snapshot

Install difficulty

Professional flared-line install
  • Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 24 A; breaker/fuse 35 A.
  • Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 131 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

  • Last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 21, 2026: $4,059.00. Open the listing for today's price. Warranty 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.

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
Jul 21, 2026
Page reviewed
Jul 21, 2026
Source-backed records
7
Newest source retrieved
Jul 21, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - eligible residential system
Program
10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor - GREE Select Dealer registration for a complete system

The score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.

Review methodology

Strengths

  • Largest capacity in the Livo line (33,600 BTU/h certified cooling), with documented heating output to 24,600 BTU/h at 5F.
  • SEER2 21.0 / EER2 12.0 - more efficient than most of the smaller Livos.
  • Current R32 refrigerant; 5-year parts / 7-year compressor warranty.

Weaknesses

  • Certified cooling is 33,600 BTU/h, not the "36k" on the badge - size to the certified figure.
  • Professional installation required (flared, evacuated line set), and at this capacity the electrical load and line-set run are substantial - plan the install.
  • One spec note: Gree/HVACDirect marketing lists EER2 up to 10.6 while the AHRI certificate shows 12.0; compare on the AHRI-certified figure.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-13 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
24,600 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 17F
27,400 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 47F
34,000 BTU/h[2]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
GREE
Brand
GREE
Product line
Livo R32
Model number
LIV36HP230V1R32AH indoor / LIV36HP230V1R32AO outdoor
Indoor unit model
LIV36HP230V1R32AH
Outdoor unit model
LIV36HP230V1R32AO
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
33,600 BTU/h[2]
Rated heating capacity
34,000 BTU/h[2]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
MCA
24 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
35 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
21 SEER2[2]
EER2
12 EER2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
8.5 HSPF2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
not published
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
1.8 COP[3]
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
-13 F[1]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
-4 F[1]
Maximum outdoor temperature
122 F[1]
Indoor noise range
36 - 52[1]
Outdoor noise rating
62 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
34.2 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
122.4 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-32[1]
Refrigerant charge
56.4 oz[1]
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
1/4 liquid / 5/8 suction
Included line-set length
not 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
supported[1]
Energy Star status
ENERGY STAR certified[3]
AHRI certification number
214779348[2]
Warranty
Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system); Program: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (GREE Select Dealer registration for a complete system). Score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.. Standard residential warranty: 5 years parts, 7 years compressor. GREE Select Dealer registration can extend complete systems to 10 years parts and compressor.
Install path
Professional install
Retail price
$4,059.00
Available retailers
HVACDirect
Manual links
AHRI certificate 214779348 for LIV36HP230V1R32AO / LIV36HP230V1R32AH, AHRI Directory public details for GREE Livo R32 36k pairing, Livo R32 Installation and Owner's Manual - Outdoor Unit, HVACDirect raw HTML product page GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V), HVACDirect product page GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V), GREE Livo R32 submittal 36MBH 230V, GREE DFS Limited Warranty Statement for units installed after 12/31/2021, GREE Licensed Contractor Warranty Program
Specification sheet
GREE Livo R32 submittal 36MBH 230V
Last sourced date
Jul 21, 2026

Retail purchase context

Dealer-installation warranty note

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.

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.

Dealer path: 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.

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Dealer-installation warranty note

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.

$4,059 at HVACDirect

$4,059 / Checked Jul 21, 2026

Parts and filters

Fits GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V). Part numbers and fit notes identify compatibility only; no manufacturer endorsement is implied.

filter-washable

Indoor washable filter assembly

Fits
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
111001060337
Filter care
Washable. Wash with clean water or use a duster, then shade-dry every 3 months. No replacement interval or condition is published for this reusable filter.
Fit note
Fits LIV36HP230V1R32AH / LIV36HP230V1R32AO. GREE publishes this filter assembly as Part No. 111001060337 in the official model-specific parts manual; confirm the indoor model before ordering.
Source
GREE Livo R32 Parts Manual, LIV36HP230V1R32AH parts list, page p. 33 (17-4 Filter Sub-Assy 1 111001060337)

remote-control

Wireless remote controller - YBE1FB1F

Fits
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
YBE1FB1F
Fit note
Fits LIV36HP230V1R32AH / LIV36HP230V1R32AO. GREE publishes YBE1FB1F in the model submittal; no HVACDirect exact replacement remote page was verified, so order through GREE/distributor parts support by indoor model and remote code.
Source
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) Submittal, Controller options, page p. 1 (YBE1FB1F)

wired-controller

XE71 wired wall controller

Fits
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
XE71
Fit note
Fits LIV36HP230V1R32AH / LIV36HP230V1R32AO where the GREE submittal lists the XE71 wired controller option. HVACDirect was verified as a live exact GREE XE71 product page on 2026-08-01; its retailer model/SKU is MC20700970.
Source
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) Submittal, Controller options, page p. 1 (XE71)

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line-set-installation-kit

25 ft flared line-set installation kit - 1/4 x 5/8

Fits
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
Fit note
Fits LIV36HP230V1R32AH / LIV36HP230V1R32AO by the 1/4 x 5/8 flared line-set dimensions in the GREE submittal. The HVACDirect page was verified live on 2026-08-01 as an exact-dimension 25 ft install-kit page, not a GREE OEM exact-part listing.
Source
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) Submittal, Refrigerant pipe connections, page p. 1 (Connections in 1/4 - 5/8)

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Electrical requirements

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Voltage
not published
Voltage range
208/230V[1]
Phase
1[1]
Frequency
60 Hz[1]
MCA
24 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
Maximum breaker size
not published
Maximum fuse size
35 A[1]
Maximum cooling current
not published
Maximum heating current
not published
Manufacturer wire notes
Main power wire per local code; interconnecting wire 14 AWG / 4-conductor.[1]

Installation considerations

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Liquid line
1/4[1]
Suction line
5/8[1]
Line connection type
Flared line connections[1]
Precharged length
25 ft[1]
Included line-set length
not published
Maximum line-set length
131 ft[1]
Max line set per indoor
not published
Max height between indoor units
not published
Indoor dimensions
42.4375 in W x 13.109375 in H x 9.6875 in D[1]
Outdoor dimensions
39.375 in W x 29.375 in H x 15.8125 in D[1]
Indoor weight
34.2 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
122.4 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) 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 Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 24,600 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -13 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.5 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 Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) need?
Published electrical requirements: 208/230V voltage, 24 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 35 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. 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 Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system); Program: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (GREE Select Dealer registration for a complete system). Score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.

Data sources

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  1. GREE Comfort: GREE Livo R32 submittal 36MBH 230VSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, electrical_spec.rated_current_cooling_amps and more

  2. AHRI: AHRI certificate 214779348 for LIV36HP230V1R32AO / LIV36HP230V1R32AHSourced - AHRI certificate

    Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4), Rated heating at 47F and more

  3. AHRI: AHRI Directory public details for GREE Livo R32 36k pairingSourced - AHRI directory

    Covers COP at 5F, performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate_designation, Energy Star status, Rated heating at 17F, Certified heating at 5F

  4. HVACDirect: HVACDirect product page GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)Sourced - authorized distributor

    Covers Retail price

  5. GREE Comfort: Livo R32 Installation and Owner's Manual - Outdoor UnitSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers system.diy_status, system.installation_type

  6. GREE Comfort: GREE Licensed Contractor Warranty ProgramSourced - secondary source

    Covers Additional published compressor warranty, Additional published warranty conditions, Additional published parts warranty, Base compressor warranty, Base warranty conditions, Base parts warranty and more

  7. GREE Comfort: GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31Sourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value

Last updated

Jul 21, 2026