GREE / Vireo R32
GREE Vireo 9k Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
Concealed ducted is the option you choose when you do not want to see the air conditioner at all. The DUC09 head hides above a ceiling or in a soffit and feeds one or more registers, so the room shows nothing but a grille. On a Vireo condenser it certifies at 22 SEER2 and 9.2 HSPF2, rated to -22F, with 9,100 BTU cooling and 10,500 heating.
The catch with any slim-duct head is static pressure. These are low-static units - they are designed for short duct runs, not for pushing air across a house. Give one a long, badly sized duct run and it will underperform its certificate badly and get noisy doing it. The duct design matters more than the brand here.
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 Select dealer installation and registration for the 10-year extended warranty.
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$2,578 / Fresh price - checked Aug 2, 2026
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- Aug 2, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.8 / 10
(22.0 SEER2) among <=9k systems
(9.2 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
(90.5% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among <=9k systems
(-38 dBA indoor min / 52 dBA outdoor) among <=9k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
($2,578 median retail) among <=9k systems
(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
Best-fit use cases
A 300-400 sq ft room, or two small adjacent rooms, where a visible indoor head is unacceptable and there is soffit or ceiling space for a short duct run.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 22.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 10 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; max 66 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A09WM0 / BXS6A09UC0)
8.9 score / 9k / SEER2 33.3 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,689.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-09EL-IHH / SENE-09EL-OH)
8.8 score / 9k / SEER2 33.3 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,599.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Extreme 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230C)
8.8 score / 9k / SEER2 27.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,499.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $2,578.00 at HVACDirect; availability in_stock; checked Aug 2, 2026. Dealer-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..
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 Select dealer installation and registration for the 10-year extended warranty.
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
Warranty: 5 years parts and 7 years compressor as standard.
Strengths
- Completely hidden - no visible indoor unit, only a supply grille.
- 22 SEER2 / 9.2 HSPF2 with a -22F low-ambient rating.
- Can feed two small rooms from one head where the layout allows.
Weaknesses
- Low static pressure: only suits short, well-designed duct runs.
- Filter and coil access is behind a ceiling panel, so servicing is more awkward and more often skipped.
- Requires a proper return-air path, which retrofits frequently get wrong.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 9,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 8,800 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 10,500 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- GREE
- Brand
- GREE
- Product line
- Vireo R32
- Model number
- DUC09HP230V1R32AH indoor / VIR09HP230V1R32AO outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- DUC09HP230V1R32AH
- Outdoor unit model
- VIR09HP230V1R32AO
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,100 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 10,500 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 10 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 22 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 14.2 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.2 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
- 25-38 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 52 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 30 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 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
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 40 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- not supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[2]
- AHRI certification number
- 215413817[2]
- Warranty
- Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). 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
- $2,578.00
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI Active row 215413817, All Match Slim Duct R32 service/installation manual, GREE All Match Slim Duct R32 official product page, All Match Slim Duct R32 owner manual, DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO All Match Slim Duct R32 submittal, GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31
- Specification sheet
- DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO All Match Slim Duct 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 Select dealer installation and registration for the 10-year extended warranty.
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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.
$2,578 / Fresh price - 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
- 10 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum fuse size
- 15 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
- 3/8 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
- 66 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 32-43/64 x 29-11/16 x 11-13/16 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31-37/64 x 13-25/32 x 21-27/32 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GREE Vireo R32 9,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GREE Vireo R32 9,000 BTU Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO) 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 Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO) 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 9.2 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 Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V 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 Concealed Ducted R-32 208/230V (DUC09HP230V1R32AH / VIR09HP230V1R32AO) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (eligible residential system). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- GREE Comfort: DUC09HP230V1R32AH and SAP09HP230V1R32AO GREE All Match Slim Duct R32 submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- 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
- HVACDirect: HVACDirect exact product page VIR09HP230V1R32AO / DUC09HP230V1R32AHSourced - authorized distributor
Covers Retail price
- GREE Comfort: GREE All Match Slim Duct R32 official product pageSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Form factor
- GREE Comfort: GREE DFS warranty statement for units installed after 2021-12-31Sourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Standard compressor warranty, Standard warranty conditions, Standard parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Aug 2, 2026
