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DIY Select vs EasyPro vs 5th Gen

All three MRCOOL DIY lines side by side, from price and efficiency to features and warranty.

Every number comes from MRCOOL’s brochures and manuals for each line. – means MRCOOL doesn’t list it for that line.

FeatureDIY SelectLowest priceDIY EasyProMid-rangeDIY 5th GenTop of the line
PriceSingle zone systems from$1,249$1,487$2,329
SizesWall-mounted, single zone9K, 12K, 18K, 24K9K, 12K, 18K, 24K9K, 12K, 18K, 24K, 36K
Power115V (9K, 12K)
230V (18K, 24K)
115V (9K, 12K)
230V (18K, 24K)
115V (9K, 12K)
230V (18K to 36K)
Max coveragePer indoor unit400 to 1,050 sq ft400 to 1,050 sq ft400 to 1,550 sq ft
Cooling efficiencySEER2, higher is better16.5 to 17.518.9 to 20.218.0 to 23.6
Heating efficiencyHSPF2 (Region 4), higher is better8.3 to 9.08.5 to 9.38.5 to 11.5
Heats down toOutdoor temperature−13°F−13°F−13°F
ENERGY STAR–Certified models12K, 18K, 24K, incl. Cold Climate
Quietest indoor settingSilent mode18 dB(A)18 dB(A)18 dB(A)
Outdoor noisedB(A)54 to 6154 to 6154 to 60.5
Wi-Fi appMRCOOL Comfort AppYesYesYes
Voice controlAlexa and Google AssistantYesYesYes
Indoor unit colorWhite or blackWhiteWhite
Line set in the boxPre-charged Quick Connect11.5 ft11.5 ft25 ft
Leak detection–YesYes
Follow MeSenses the temperature at the remote–YesYes
Gold Fin condenserCorrosion resistant coating–YesYes
DIYPro armored cableNo electrical conduit needed––Yes
Multi-zoneOne outdoor unit, several rooms––2 to 6 rooms
Ceiling cassette and ducted units––Yes
RefrigerantR-454BR-454BR-454B
WarrantyParts / compressor1 yr / 2 yr3 yr / 5 yr
+ lifetime option
5 yr / 7 yr
+ lifetime option
Lifetime compressor options need registration and MRCOOL’s paid Care program. The full rules are in each line’s warranty on our manuals page.