Pioneer / Diamante Essenza
Pioneer Diamante Essenza 23k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The Essenza 24k certifies 23,000 BTU - marketing rounds up, we publish the certificate - and covers a large room at the bottom of Pioneer's price ladder. SEER2 17 and a +5F heating floor make it a cooling unit; at this capacity the running-cost gap against a SEER2 21 Diamante Pro or SEER2 23 Quantum Ultra compounds fast, because you are moving a lot of air. Worth pricing the step up before committing.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 24, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.4 / 10
(17.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
(9.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems
(53.6% heat retained at 5F; 5 F heating floor) among 24k systems
(37 dBA indoor min / 56 dBA outdoor) among 24k systems
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
($1,228 median retail) among 24k systems
(6 manuals; spec sheet; 57 error-code rows) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Skip if
- Top-efficiency cooling is the priority; SEER2 is 17.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 25 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; included 16 ft; max 65 ft.
Alternatives
- GREE Sapphire R32 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (SAP24HP230V1R32AH / SAP24HP230V1R32AO)
8.8 score / 22k / SEER2 27 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,318.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Blueridge XS3 High Efficiency 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA24WM0 / BXS3A24SC0)
8.8 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,939.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-24EL-IHH / SENE-24EL-OH)
8.7 score / 24k / SEER2 25 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $2,099.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $1,228.00 at Pioneer; availability in_stock; checked Jul 24, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 24, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 5
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 24, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: Up to 5-year Pioneer warranty for registered eligible Diamante Essenza systems.
Strengths
- Large-room capacity at the lowest price in the Pioneer catalog.
Weaknesses
- Certifies 23,000 BTU, not 24,000.
- SEER2 17 at 2 tons is where the efficiency gap costs real money.
- Rated only to +5F.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- 5 F[2]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 12,000 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 13,500 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 22,400 BTU/h[4]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Pioneer
- Brand
- Pioneer
- Product line
- Diamante Essenza
- Model number
- WT024GLUI17HLD indoor / YN024GLUI17RPD outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- WT024GLUI17HLD
- Outdoor unit model
- YN024GLUI17RPD
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 23,000 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating capacity
- 22,400 BTU/h[4]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- not published - manufacturer specifies 25 A breaker
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 25 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- 25 A[1]
- SEER2
- 17 SEER2[4]
- EER2
- 9.5 EER2[4]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2[4]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COP[4]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- 5 F[2]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 54 F[2]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[2]
- Indoor noise range
- 50/48/46/40/37 dB(A)[2]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 56 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 26.5 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.5 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[4]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 1/2 in suction
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 65 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 50 ft[2]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[3]
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[5]
- AHRI certification number
- 217048737[4]
- Warranty
- Up to 5-year Pioneer warranty for registered eligible Diamante Essenza systems.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $1,228.00
- Available retailers
- Pioneer
- Manual links
- WYT024GLUI17RL AHRI certificate, WYT024GLUI17RL EnergyGuide, WYT17 installation manual, WYT17 service manual, WYT024GLUI17RL submittal sheet, WYT17 technical brochure
- Specification sheet
- WYT024GLUI17RL submittal sheet
- Last sourced date
- Jul 24, 2026
Retail purchase context
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Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 1/2 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 65 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 39-3/4 x 8-3/4 x 12-3/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 34 x 13-3/4 x 23-5/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 26.5 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.5 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Pioneer Diamante Essenza 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (WT024GLUI17HLD / YN024GLUI17RPD) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Pioneer Diamante Essenza 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (WT024GLUI17HLD / YN024GLUI17RPD) 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 Pioneer Diamante Essenza 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (WT024GLUI17HLD / YN024GLUI17RPD) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 12,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 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 Pioneer Diamante Essenza 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (WT024GLUI17HLD / YN024GLUI17RPD) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, not published - manufacturer specifies 25 A breaker minimum circuit ampacity, and 25 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 65 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 16 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
Data sources
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- Pioneer Mini Split: Diamante Essenza WYT024GLUI17RL product pageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Breaker needed, Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Phase, Voltage and more
- Pioneer / Parker Davis HVAC International, Inc.: WYT024GLUI17RL submittal sheetSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Maximum cooling current, Maximum heating current, Indoor noise range, Maximum elevation difference, Maximum line-set length, Minimum outdoor cooling temperature and more
- Pioneer Mini Split: Pioneer wall-mounted mini-split model comparison guideSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Wi-Fi support, Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Warranty notes
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public row for YN024GLUI17RPD / WT024GLUI17HLDSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 217048737Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026