GREE / Vireo R32
GREE Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V)
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- Last verified
- Jul 21, 2026
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1. Summary
The Vireo 12k brings the same premium formula to a 12,000 BTU space: high certified efficiency (SEER2 24.5, EER2 13.0), rated operation to -22F, and R32 refrigerant, as a professional-install system. It is the cold-climate, efficiency-first choice in our Gree 12k pair, opposite the budget Livo 12k.
Rated cooling
12,000BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
Rated heating
12,000BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
2. Best-fit use cases
A cold-climate 12k room where the owner is hiring out the install and wants efficiency and deep-cold operation rather than the lowest sticker - the Vireo is the performance half of our Gree 12k pair.
3. Key specifications
- Manufacturer
- GREE
- Brand
- GREE
- Product line
- Vireo R32
- Model number
- VIR12HP230V1R32AH indoor / VIR12HP230V1R32AO outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- VIR12HP230V1R32AH
- Outdoor unit model
- VIR12HP230V1R32AO
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
- Voltage
- 208-230VVerified - manufacturer technical document
- MCA
- 10 AVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 AVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 24.5 SEER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- EER2
- 13 EER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.95 COPVerified - AHRI directory
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 FVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -20 FVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 FVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Indoor noise range
- 20 - 43Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor noise rating
- 52 dBAVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Indoor weight
- 20.9 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant
- R32Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant charge
- 28.2 ozVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 1/2 in suction
- Included line-set length
- not published
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ftVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 40 ftVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supportedVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Energy Star status
- yesVerified - AHRI directory
- AHRI certification number
- 214813257Verified - AHRI certificate
- Warranty
- 5 years parts / 7 years compressor. Standard residential warranty: 5 years parts, 7 years compressor. GREE Select Dealer registration can extend complete systems to 10 years parts and compressor.
- DIY installation status
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $2,143.00
- Installation type
- Professional install
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI certificate 214813257 for VIR12HP230V1R32AO / VIR12HP230V1R32AH, AHRI Directory public details for GREE Livo/Vireo R32 pairings, GREE Vireo R32 extended ratings, Vireo R32 Installation and Owner's Manual, HVACDirect product page GREE Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V) full HTML, HVACDirect product page GREE Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V), GREE Vireo R32 sales brochure, GREE Vireo R32 service manual, GREE Vireo R32 submittal 12MBH 230V, GREE DFS Limited Warranty Statement for units installed after 12/31/2021
- Specification sheet
- GREE Vireo R32 submittal 12MBH 230V
- Last verified date
- Jul 21, 2026
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4. Strengths
- High certified efficiency for the size (SEER2 24.5 / EER2 13.0).
- Rated to operate at -22F - true cold-climate capability.
- 10 A minimum circuit ampacity; 5-year parts / 7-year compressor warranty.
5. Weaknesses
- Professional install required.
- Meaningfully more expensive than the Livo 12k - the premium buys the efficiency and the -22F range, so it only pays back if you actually run it in cold weather or value the lower running cost.
6. Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 FVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Rated heating at 5F
- 11,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI directory
- Rated heating at 17F
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI directory
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
7. Electrical requirements
- Voltage
- not published
- Voltage range
- 208-230VVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Phase
- 1Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Frequency
- 60 HzVerified - manufacturer technical document
- MCA
- 10 AVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- not published
- Maximum fuse size
- 15 AVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- Main power wire per local code; interconnecting wire size 14 AWG / 4Verified - manufacturer technical document
8. Installation considerations
- Liquid line
- 1/4 inVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Suction line
- 1/2 inVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Precharged length
- 25 ftVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Included line-set length
- not published
- Maximum line-set length
- 66 ftVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 32.484375 in W x 11.53125 in H x 7.71875 in DVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31.578125 in W x 21.84375 in H x 13.78125 in DVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Indoor weight
- 20.9 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Drain size
- not published
9. Operating-cost estimate
not published
10. Comparable models
not published
Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GREE Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GREE Vireo R32 12,000 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 Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 11,000 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 Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 208-230V 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 Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes 5 years parts coverage and 7 years compressor coverage. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
11. Data sources
- GREE Comfort: GREE Vireo R32 submittal 12MBH 230VVerified - 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
- AHRI: AHRI certificate 214813257 for VIR12HP230V1R32AO / VIR12HP230V1R32AHVerified - AHRI certificate
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4), Rated heating at 47F and more
- AHRI: AHRI Directory public details for GREE Livo/Vireo R32 pairingsVerified - AHRI directory
Covers COP at 5F, performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate_designation, Energy Star status, Rated heating at 17F, Rated heating at 5F
- HVACDirect: HVACDirect product page GREE Vireo R32 12,000 BTU (230V)Verified - authorized distributor
Covers Retail price
- GREE Comfort: Vireo R32 Installation and Owner's ManualVerified - manufacturer technical document
Covers system.diy_status, system.installation_type
- GREE Comfort: GREE DFS Limited Warranty Statement for units installed after 12/31/2021Verified - secondary source
Covers Compressor warranty, Parts warranty
- GREE Comfort: GREE Licensed Contractor Warranty ProgramVerified - secondary source
Covers Warranty notes
12. Last updated date
Jul 21, 2026