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GREE / Vireo R32

GREE Vireo 24k Four-Way Cassette R-32 208/230V Mini-Split

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

The largest Vireo cassette, and the one where the badge and the certificate diverge most: it is sold as a 24k, and it does deliver 24,000 BTU of heating, but certified cooling is 22,000. If you are sizing for a hot climate rather than a cold one, size against the 22,000 figure.

It certifies at 22.5 SEER2 - better than the 18k, which is unusual and makes this the more efficient choice of the two large cassettes. Still -22F rated. This is professional equipment for a large space, and at this capacity the return-air path and ceiling structure matter as much as the unit itself.

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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$3,745 / Checked Aug 2, 2026

$3,745 at HVACDirect

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Last sourced
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SplitAtlas score

7.5 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyAbove average

(22.5 SEER2) among 24k systems

Heating efficiencyBottom quartile

(9.0 HSPF2) among 24k systems

Cold-weather performanceBelow average

(5F certified capacity: 70% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 24k systems

NoiseBottom quartile

(38 dBA indoor min / 58 dBA outdoor) among 24k systems

WarrantyBelow average

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

Feature setBelow average

(4 verified features) across the catalogue

Price-to-performanceBottom quartile

($3,745 median retail) among 24k systems

Documentation & partsBelow average

(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

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

    professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable

Key ratings

Rated cooling

22,000BTU/h[2]

Rated heating

24,000BTU/h[2]

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Best for

  • High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 22.5.

Install difficulty

Professional flared-line install
  • Electrical: 230V; MCA 22 A; breaker/fuse 30 A.
  • Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 131 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

  • Last seen at HVACDirect on Aug 2, 2026: $3,745.00. 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
Aug 2, 2026
Page reviewed
Aug 2, 2026
Source-backed records
5
Newest source retrieved
Aug 2, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - eligible residential system

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

Review methodology

Strengths

  • 22.5 SEER2, better than the 18k cassette despite the larger capacity.
  • 24,000 BTU of heating with a -22F low-ambient rating.
  • One head covers a space that would otherwise take two or three wall units.

Weaknesses

  • Cooling is 22,000 BTU, not the 24,000 the name implies - size on the real number.
  • Heavy, deep head; ceiling structure and cavity depth need checking before purchase.
  • Professional install and a properly planned return path are non-negotiable at this size.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-22 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
16,800 BTU/h[2]
Rated heating at 17F
19,400 BTU/h[2]
Rated heating at 47F
24,000 BTU/h[2]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
GREE
Brand
GREE
Product line
Vireo R32
Model number
CAS24HP230V1R32AH indoor / VIR24HP230V1R32AO outdoor
Indoor unit model
CAS24HP230V1R32AH
Outdoor unit model
VIR24HP230V1R32AO
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
22,000 BTU/h[2]
Rated heating capacity
24,000 BTU/h[2]
Voltage
230 V[1]
MCA
22 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
30 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
22.5 SEER2[2]
EER2
11.6 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
38-44 dB(A)[1]
Outdoor noise rating
58 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
63.9 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
92.6 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-32[2]
Refrigerant charge
42.3 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
215415516[2]
Warranty
Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). Score uses Base.. 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
$3,745.00
Available retailers
HVACDirect
Manual links
All Match 360 Cassette R32 service/installation manual, GREE All Match 360 Cassette R32 official product page, All Match 360 Cassette R32 owner manual, CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO All Match 360 Cassette R32 submittal, GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31
Specification sheet
CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO All Match 360 Cassette R32 submittal
Last sourced date
Aug 2, 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.

Some retailer links may earn us a commission at no extra cost; paid relationships never change scores or recommendations. Affiliate disclosure

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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.

$3,745 at HVACDirect

$3,745 / Checked 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
22 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
Maximum breaker size
30 A[1]
Maximum fuse size
30 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
33-5/64 x 33-5/64 x 9-29/64 in[1]
Outdoor dimensions
37-23/32 x 15-53/64 x 25-63/64 in[1]
Indoor weight
63.9 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
92.6 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the GREE Vireo R32 24,000 BTU Four-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO) myself, or do I need a pro?
GREE Vireo R32 24,000 BTU Four-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO) 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 24,000 BTU Four-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 16,800 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 24,000 BTU Four-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO) need?
Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 22 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 30 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 24,000 BTU Four-Way Ceiling Cassette R-32 208/230V (CAS24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). Score uses Base.. 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: CAS24HP230V1R32AH and SAP24HP230V1R32AO GREE All Match 360 Cassette R32 submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more

  2. 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

  3. HVACDirect: HVACDirect exact product page VIR24HP230V1R32AO / CAS24HP230V1R32AHSourced - authorized distributor

    Covers Retail price

  4. GREE Comfort: GREE All Match 360 Cassette R32 official product pageSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Form factor

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

    Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Base compressor warranty, Base warranty conditions, Base parts warranty, Warranty notes

Last updated

Aug 2, 2026