Certified model catalog

MRCOOL mini splits: certified specs for 100 models

Shop 100 source-backed MRCOOL systems by capacity, room fit, efficiency, and available seller links — and see how the MRCOOL lineup compares with the other brands in this catalog.

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Is MRCOOL a good mini split brand?

We will not answer that with an opinion, because we have not tested these systems and we do not publish ratings. What we can do is put the certification record in front of you. Across the 100 MRCOOL systems in this catalog, spread over 10 series, certified heating capacity spans 9,000–55,000 BTU/h at 47°F, certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2, and certified heating efficiency spans 8.7–13.5 HSPF2. 76 of those pairings carry a NEEP cold-climate (ccASHP) listing. 38 sit on a manufacturer-designated do-it-yourself line.

A brand is not a warranty, an installer, or a load calculation. Two things decide whether a system works in your room: the exact indoor/outdoor pairing, and the install. Size the room first, then screen the catalog by what you actually need.

Community sentiment

What owners report

These are recurring themes in linked public owner discussions, not certified specifications or our reliability verdict.

Several owners on Hearth.com and The Garage Journal report completing MRCOOL DIY installations themselves.

Theme: Owner installation experience

Several · 4 first-person owner reports across 2 public discussions

A small sample can reveal themes, not failure rates. Thin or single-source themes are omitted rather than filled in.

MRCOOL series

DIY

Certified pairings span 10,000–55,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 19–23.9 SEER2.

MRCOOL positions its DIY line around owner installation and pre-charged quick-connect line sets. Manufacturer source.

Good for: Shoppers specifically comparing a manufacturer-designated do-it-yourself line.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

MULTI

Certified pairings span 19,000–48,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 19–25.1 SEER2.

MRCOOL presents its multi-zone range as a whole-home option with ducted and ductless configurations. Manufacturer source.

Good for: Comparing a broad range; use the cold-climate filter to isolate the 13 ccASHP-listed pairings.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

O

Certified pairings span 10,000–29,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 21–28.1 SEER2.

Good for: Comparing a broad range; use the cold-climate filter to isolate the 10 ccASHP-listed pairings.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

O-HH

Certified pairings span 10,000–29,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 18–27.4 SEER2.

Good for: Cold-climate shortlists: every certified pairing shown carries a ccASHP listing.

Not good for: Choosing by series alone; exact pairing and a room-by-room load calculation still matter.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings

O-ES

Certified pairings span 10,000–19,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 20–27.4 SEER2.

Good for: Comparing a broad range; use the cold-climate filter to isolate the 7 ccASHP-listed pairings.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

TruInverter

Certified pairings span 9,000–24,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 23–24 SEER2.

Good for: Cold-climate shortlists: every certified pairing shown carries a ccASHP listing.

Not good for: Choosing by series alone; exact pairing and a room-by-room load calculation still matter.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings

A

Certified pairings span 10,000–24,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 18.7–21.5 SEER2.

Good for: Comparing a broad range; use the cold-climate filter to isolate the 2 ccASHP-listed pairings.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

DIYP

Certified pairings span 10,000–24,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 22.5–23.6 SEER2.

MRCOOL positions its DIY line around owner installation and pre-charged quick-connect line sets. Manufacturer source.

Good for: Shoppers specifically comparing a manufacturer-designated do-it-yourself line.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

EZ

Certified pairings span 10,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 20.2 SEER2.

MRCOOL presents Easy Pro as a do-it-yourself mini-split line. Manufacturer source.

Good for: Shoppers specifically comparing a manufacturer-designated do-it-yourself line.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

EZPRO

Certified pairings span 10,000 BTU/h at 47°F and 20 SEER2.

MRCOOL presents Easy Pro as a do-it-yourself mini-split line. Manufacturer source.

Good for: Shoppers specifically comparing a manufacturer-designated do-it-yourself line.

Not good for: Shoppers who need every option to carry a ccASHP listing; some pairings do not.

Certified specs · Cold-climate listings · Manufacturer literature

Brand against brand

How MRCOOL compares to other mini split brands

Counted from the same certification records, brand by brand. These are catalog facts, not a ranking — and they only describe the models we hold certified data for.

MRCOOL vs ACIQ

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to ACIQ’s 194.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, ACIQ 176.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, ACIQ 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 15.8–28.1 SEER2.
Open the ACIQ lineup

MRCOOL vs PerfectAire

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to PerfectAire’s 107.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, PerfectAire 93.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, PerfectAire 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 17–26.4 SEER2.
Open the PerfectAire lineup

MRCOOL vs Senville

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to Senville’s 88.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, Senville 74.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, Senville 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 18–33.3 SEER2.
Open the Senville lineup

MRCOOL vs DIYCOOL

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to DIYCOOL’s 82.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, DIYCOOL 62.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, DIYCOOL 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 15.8–28.1 SEER2.
Open the DIYCOOL lineup

MRCOOL vs Pioneer

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to Pioneer’s 76.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, Pioneer 60.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, Pioneer 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 17.1–25.5 SEER2.
Open the Pioneer lineup

MRCOOL vs DELLA

  • MRCOOL has 100 models here to DELLA’s 67.
  • ccASHP-listed pairings: MRCOOL 76, DELLA 64.
  • Manufacturer-designated DIY models: MRCOOL 38, DELLA 0.
  • Certified cooling efficiency spans 18–28.1 SEER2 against 19–27 SEER2.
Open the DELLA lineup

Brands we hold no certified data for are not compared here. If you are weighing MRCOOL against a brand that is absent from this catalog, we have nothing sourced to say about it and will not guess.

Shop by certified data

Shop the MRCOOL lineup

Start with capacity, then narrow the list to cold-climate or manufacturer-designated DIY lines when those distinctions matter.

9k BTU class

15 models · 9,000 BTU/h at 47F

12k BTU class

21 models · 12,000 BTU/h at 47F

18k BTU class

23 models · 18,000 BTU/h at 47F

21k BTU class

1 models · 20,000 BTU/h at 47F

24k BTU class

8 models · 24,000 BTU/h at 47F

27k BTU class

11 models · 26,000 BTU/h at 47F

30k BTU class

4 models · 29,000 BTU/h at 47F

36k BTU class

7 models · 36,000 BTU/h at 47F

48k BTU class

7 models · 47,000 BTU/h at 47F

54k BTU class

3 models · 55,000 BTU/h at 47F

Missing values mean the cited sources do not publish that field for the model.