The maker's photo for this series, not this exact size; the outdoor unit grows with capacity

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Gree Vireo R-32 24,000 BTU

VIR24HP230V1R32AH / VIR24HP230V1R32AO

~$2,240approximate retailer price at last check, equipment only

BTU/h: 24k
Volts: 230
Zones: 1
SEER2: 26
HSPF2: 10
Heats to: -22°F
Refrig.: R-32
Covers: 1,100 ft²
Wi-Fi: Built in

Best forLarge rooms or open plans up to about 1,100 sq ft in climates with real winters, with a Gree contractor available.

Overview

Gree's 24k Vireo is the higher-efficiency member of its size class: 26.0 SEER2, 13.65 EER2 and 10.0 HSPF2, against 24.5 and 9.0 for the 18k. Rated cooling is 22,000 BTU/h but heating is 24,000 at 47°F, 20,000 at 17°F and 19,000 at 5°F (COP 1.8), with a heating range to -22°F. Unlike its smaller siblings it does not carry the Energy Star Cold Climate designation (it is Energy Star South only), so the rated nameplate is a cooling-side 22,000 BTU rather than a true two ton. It has Wi-Fi from the factory, a 34 to 52 dB(A) indoor head and a 131 ft lineset limit. The pair sells for about $2,240, about $1,000 over the $1,250 price carried for the Senville Leto 24k elsewhere in this catalog, with far better published cold-weather numbers.

19,000 BTU/h max at 5°F
About half the Fujitsu XLTH 24k's price

Cold-weather output

At 5°F it still makes 79% of its rated heat, according to the certified NEEP listing for this pairing. Gree rates it to keep running down to -22°F.

COP at 5°F: 1.8
Refrigerant: R-32
AHRI cert.: 215218912
ENERGY STAR cold climate: Yes

Pairing: VIR24HP230V1R32AO with VIR24HP230V1R32AH. Checked October 8, 2026 on NEEP's ccASHP list; a different head or condenser posts different numbers.

Strengths and catches

Strengths

+Rated 20,000 BTU/h at 17°F with a 19,000 BTU/h maximum at 5°F
+26.0 SEER2 / 10.0 HSPF2 at 24k is strong
+7-year compressor warranty

Catches

−Not Energy Star Cold Climate designated; only Energy Star South
−Cooling is rated at 22,000 BTU/h, below the 24,000 on the label
−MOCP 30 A, so a 20 A circuit will not do

Questions buyers ask

Does the Gree Vireo 24k have enough capacity for 1,100 sq ft?+

Gree lists about 1,100 sq ft. But the cooling is rated at 22,000 BTU/h, below the 24,000 on the label, so size conservatively. NEEP certifies 24,000 BTU of heating at 47°F.

Is it a cold-climate unit?+

Gree lists a -22°F floor and NEEP certifies 19,000 BTU at 5°F with a COP of 1.8. However, it is not Energy Star Cold Climate designated, only Energy Star South. That matters if you are applying for rebates tied to that designation.

How does it compare with the Fujitsu Orion XLTH 24k?+

The Vireo is about $2,240 against about $4,559 for the Fujitsu. The Fujitsu is rated 24 SEER2 and 11.9 HSPF2, against 26.0 and 10.0, and certifies 25,800 BTU at 5°F against 19,000. The Vireo's price is half.

Will a 20A circuit carry the Vireo 24k?+

No. It is rated MCA 22A with a 30A maximum breaker, and the lineset is 1/4 in. liquid by 5/8 in. gas, so wiring or copper sized for an 18k will not do. R-32 is an A2L refrigerant, so use a certified installer.