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GREE / Vireo R32

GREE Vireo 18k R-32 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
18,000 BTU/h[2]
SEER2
24.5 SEER2[2]
Heating floor
-22 F[1]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
Install path
Professional install

The Gree Vireo 18k is the premium 18k in our Gree range: SEER2 24.5, EER2 13.65, and rated operation to -22F on R32 - high certified efficiency plus genuine cold-climate capability, as a professional-install system. It sits opposite the budget Livo line as the performance choice.

1 zoneProfessional installCurrent

Refrigerant generation

R-32 - current-generation refrigerant

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GREE Vireo R32 18k mini-split heat pump indoor wall unit and outdoor condenser

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Data completeness: 98%
Last sourced
Jul 21, 2026

SplitAtlas score

8.2 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile

(24.5 SEER2) among 18k systems

Heating efficiencyBottom quartile

(9.0 HSPF2) among 18k systems

Cold-weather performanceAbove average

(5F certified capacity: 81.1% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 18k systems

NoiseBelow average

(27 dBA indoor min / 59 dBA outdoor) among 18k systems

WarrantyBelow average

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

Documentation & partsTop quartile

(9 manuals; spec sheet; parts channel) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

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

    professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable

  • Price-to-value — not evaluatedN/A

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Key ratings

Rated cooling

18,000BTU/h[2]

Rated heating

18,000BTU/h[2]

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Best for

  • High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 24.5.

Install difficulty

Professional flared-line install
  • Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 16 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
  • Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 131 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

  • Last seen at HVACDirect on Sep 12, 2026: $0.00. 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
6
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

  • High certified efficiency for an 18k (SEER2 24.5 / EER2 13.65).
  • Rated to operate at -22F - real cold-climate heating.
  • Current R32 refrigerant; 5-year parts / 7-year compressor warranty.

Weaknesses

  • Professional installation required (flared, evacuated line set).
  • Priced above the Livo tier - you are paying for efficiency and the -22F range.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-22 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
14,600 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 17F
18,000 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 47F
18,000 BTU/h[2]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
GREE
Brand
GREE
Product line
Vireo R32
Model number
VIR18HP230V1R32AH indoor / VIR18HP230V1R32AO outdoor
Indoor unit model
VIR18HP230V1R32AH
Outdoor unit model
VIR18HP230V1R32AO
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
208/230V[1]
MCA
16 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
20 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
24.5 SEER2[2]
EER2
13.65 EER2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
9 HSPF2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
not published
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
1.9 COP[3]
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
-22 F[1]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
-20 F[1]
Maximum outdoor temperature
122 F[1]
Indoor noise range
27 - 48[1]
Outdoor noise rating
59 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
28.7 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
94.8 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-32[1]
Refrigerant charge
40.6 oz[1]
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
1/4 liquid / 1/2 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
215218911[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
last seen at HVACDirect on Sep 12, 2026: $0.00
Available retailers
HVACDirect
Manual links
AHRI certificate 215218911 for VIR18HP230V1R32AO / VIR18HP230V1R32AH, AHRI Directory public details for GREE Livo/Vireo R32 18k/24k pairings, GREE Vireo R32 extended ratings, Vireo R32 Installation and Owner's Manual, HVACDirect product page GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V), GREE Vireo R32 sales brochure, GREE Vireo R32 service manual, GREE Vireo R32 submittal 18MBH 230V, GREE DFS Limited Warranty Statement for units installed after 12/31/2021
Specification sheet
GREE Vireo R32 submittal 18MBH 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.

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Last seen at HVACDirect on Sep 12, 2026: $0

Parts and filters

Fits GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V). Part numbers and fit notes identify compatibility only; no manufacturer endorsement is implied.

filter-washable

Indoor washable filter assembly

Fits
GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
111001060247
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 VIR18HP230V1R32AH / VIR18HP230V1R32AO. GREE publishes this filter assembly as Part No. 111001060247 in the official model-specific parts manual; confirm the indoor model before ordering.
Source
GREE Vireo R32 Parts Manual, VIR18HP230V1R32AH parts list, page p. 10 (14-2 Filter Sub-Assy 1 111001060247)

remote-control

Wireless remote controller - YBE1FBF

Fits
GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
YBE1FBF
Fit note
Fits VIR18HP230V1R32AH / VIR18HP230V1R32AO. GREE publishes YBE1FBF 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 Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V) Submittal, Controller options, page p. 1 (YBE1FBF)

wired-controller

XE71 wired wall controller

Fits
GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
XE71
Fit note
Fits VIR18HP230V1R32AH / VIR18HP230V1R32AO 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 Vireo R32 18,000 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 1/2

Fits
GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
Fit note
Fits VIR18HP230V1R32AH / VIR18HP230V1R32AO by the 1/4 x 1/2 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 Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V) Submittal, Refrigerant pipe connections, page p. 1 (Connections in 1/4 - 1/2)

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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
16 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
Maximum breaker size
not published
Maximum fuse size
20 A[1]
Maximum cooling current
not published
Maximum heating current
not published
Manufacturer wire notes
Main power wire per local code; interconnecting wire size 14 AWG / 4[1]

Installation considerations

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Liquid line
1/4[1]
Suction line
1/2[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
38.65625 in W x 12.25 in H x 8.703125 in D[1]
Outdoor dimensions
37.71875 in W x 25.984375 in H x 15.828125 in D[1]
Indoor weight
28.7 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
94.8 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

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Frequently asked questions

Can I install the GREE Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
GREE Vireo R32 18,000 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 18,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 14,600 BTU/h of heating capacity 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 Vireo R32 18,000 BTU (230V) need?
Published electrical requirements: 208/230V 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. 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 Vireo R32 18,000 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 Vireo R32 submittal 18MBH 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 215218911 for VIR18HP230V1R32AO / VIR18HP230V1R32AHSourced - 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/Vireo R32 18k/24k pairingsSourced - 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. GREE Comfort: Vireo R32 Installation and Owner's ManualSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers system.diy_status, system.installation_type

  5. 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

  6. 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