GREE / Vireo R32
GREE Vireo R32 9,000 BTU (230V)
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- Last verified
- Jul 21, 2026
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1. Summary
The Gree Vireo 9k is the premium end of Gree's wall-mount range and the efficiency standout of our Gree lineup: SEER2 26.0, EER2 15.0, HSPF2 10.4, and rated operation to -22F - genuine cold-climate capability with top-tier certified efficiency, on R32. It costs roughly what a DIY-installed premium unit does, but it is a professional-install system.
Rated cooling
Rated heating
2. Best-fit use cases
Cold-climate buyers who are hiring a professional and want high certified efficiency plus documented deep-cold operation from a major manufacturer - the performance pick where the Livo is the price pick.
3. Key specifications
- Manufacturer
- GREE
- Brand
- GREE
- Product line
- Vireo R32
- Model number
- VIR09HP230V1R32AH indoor / VIR09HP230V1R32AO outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- VIR09HP230V1R32AH
- Outdoor unit model
- VIR09HP230V1R32AO
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,100 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
- Rated heating capacity
- 10,500 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
- 26 SEER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- EER2
- 15 EER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.4 HSPF2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.88 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 - 41Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor noise rating
- 52 dBAVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Indoor weight
- 20.9 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor weight
- 70.6 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant
- R32Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant charge
- 30 ozVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 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
- 214779340Verified - 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
- $2,103.00
- Installation type
- Professional install
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI certificate 214779340 for VIR09HP230V1R32AO / VIR09HP230V1R32AH, 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 9,000 BTU (230V) full HTML, HVACDirect product page GREE Vireo R32 9,000 BTU (230V), GREE Vireo R32 sales brochure, GREE Vireo R32 service manual, GREE Vireo R32 submittal 9MBH 230V, GREE DFS Limited Warranty Statement for units installed after 12/31/2021
- Specification sheet
- GREE Vireo R32 submittal 9MBH 230V
- Last verified date
- Jul 21, 2026
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4. Strengths
- Class-leading certified efficiency among our Gree systems (SEER2 26.0 / EER2 15.0).
- Rated to operate at -22F - real cold-climate heating, unlike the Livo.
- HSPF2 10.4 seasonal heating efficiency.
- 10 A minimum circuit ampacity; 5-year parts / 7-year compressor warranty.
5. Weaknesses
- Professional installation required (flared, evacuated line set).
- Priced well above the Livo and DIY-marketed alternatives - you are paying for the efficiency and cold-climate performance.
6. Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 FVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Rated heating at 5F
- 9,500 BTU/hVerified - AHRI directory
- Rated heating at 17F
- 11,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI directory
- Rated heating at 47F
- 10,500 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
- 3/8 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
- 70.6 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 9,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GREE Vireo R32 9,000 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 9,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 9,500 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.4 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 9,000 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 9,000 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 9MBH 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 214779340 for VIR09HP230V1R32AO / VIR09HP230V1R32AHVerified - 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 9,000 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