Pioneer / Diamante Pro
Pioneer Diamante Pro 31.5k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
This is Pioneer's step into 2.5-ton territory, and efficiency falls to SEER2 19 - the point where the Diamante Pro line starts trading economy for capacity. Combined with the -4F heating floor, it is a summer-led machine for a large space. Note the certified capacity differs from the marketing number; check the specification table on this page rather than the model name, and size from the certified figure.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 24, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.6 / 10
(19.0 SEER2) among 36k systems
(9.0 HSPF2) among 36k systems
(56.7% heat retained at 5F; -4 F heating floor) among 36k systems
(36 dBA indoor min / 63 dBA outdoor) among 36k systems
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
($1,998 median retail) across the catalogue
(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
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 30 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; included 16 ft; max 100 ft.
Alternatives
- Cosmo Series 33,600 BTU R-32 208/230V (GWH36ATEXH-D6DN*/I / GWH36ATEXH-D6DNA1G/O)
8.2 score / 33.6k / SEER2 21 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at TOSOT Direct: $2,499.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
8.0 score / 33.6k / SEER2 21 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,059.00, checked Jul 21, 2026
- Blueridge XS2 Core 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS2A36WM0 / BXS2A36SC0)
7.9 score / 36k / SEER2 19.5 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $2,259.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $1,998.00 at Pioneer; availability out_of_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 Pro systems.
Strengths
- Large-capacity single-zone coverage on current R-454B.
Weaknesses
- SEER2 19 - efficiency drops at the top of the Diamante Pro range.
- -4F heating floor.
- Certified capacity differs from the marketed figure; size from the table.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -4 F[2]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 20,400 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 23,400 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 36,000 BTU/h[4]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Pioneer
- Brand
- Pioneer
- Product line
- Diamante Pro
- Model number
- WT030GLSI20HLF indoor / YN030GLSI20RPF outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- WT030GLSI20HLF
- Outdoor unit model
- YN030GLSI20RPF
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 36,000 BTU/h[4]
- Rated heating capacity
- 36,000 BTU/h[4]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- not published - manufacturer specifies 30 A breaker
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 30 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- 30 A[1]
- SEER2
- 19 SEER2[4]
- EER2
- 9 EER2[4]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9 HSPF2[4]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2.1 COP[4]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -4 F[2]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[2]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[2]
- Indoor noise range
- 52/49/43/38/36 dB(A)[2]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 63 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 39.7 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 105.8 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[4]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 5/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 100 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 65 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
- 217048746[4]
- Warranty
- Up to 5-year Pioneer warranty for registered eligible Diamante Pro systems.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $1,998.00
- Available retailers
- Pioneer
- Manual links
- WYT030GLSI20RL AHRI certificate, WYT030GLSI20RL EnergyGuide, WYT20 installation manual, WYT20 service manual, WYT030GLSI20RL submittal sheet, WYT20 technical brochure
- Specification sheet
- WYT030GLSI20RL submittal sheet
- Last sourced date
- Jul 24, 2026
Retail purchase context
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$1,998 / Fresh price - checked Jul 24, 2026
Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 5/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 100 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 46-7/8 x 10-1/4 x 14-1/4 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 38-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 31-5/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 39.7 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 105.8 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Pioneer Diamante Pro 31,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (WT030GLSI20HLF / YN030GLSI20RPF) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Pioneer Diamante Pro 31,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (WT030GLSI20HLF / YN030GLSI20RPF) 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 Pro 31,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (WT030GLSI20HLF / YN030GLSI20RPF) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 20,400 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 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 Pioneer Diamante Pro 31,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (WT030GLSI20HLF / YN030GLSI20RPF) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, not published - manufacturer specifies 30 A breaker 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 100 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 Pro WYT030GLSI20RL 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.: WYT030GLSI20RL 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 YN030GLSI20RPF / WT030GLSI20HLFSourced - 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 217048746Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026