GREE HVAC Brand Overview!

Gree HVAC may not be known as well as some brands in the USA, but they aren't some small HVAC company making systems to be imported. However, Gree is no small company. They are currently the largest HVAC supplier and exporter worldwide. Although imported from China, they are known to be superior to other Chinese products and brands.
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[@seanlavery6477]

Up here in NY i ripped out all baseboard electric heaters and installed Gree Multi Zone. Game changer!

[@tricerider8692]

We're getting ready to change out our 22 yr old Trane and I find GREE is the only unit to have a 5 ton Heat Pump system that is Energy Star rated. Are there any other 5 ton heat pumps that are Energy Star rated? Any advice would help.

[@jaysolo23]

I got a “24k” BTU Gree Minisplit system installed this weekend, and when I checked that system rated BTU, it only showed 22k BTU. I agreed to a 24k BTU system, but I am wondering if all GREE 24k systems are rated at 22k BTU on the actual minisplit?

[@DavidFerreiraaBF3]

Gree is becoming very popular down here in Massachusetts for their ultra heat option, i my self just bought 2x 36k 4 zone for my house, will be installing it soon.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Nice!

[@robinskiff496]

How do you get the clock symbol to go off?

[@Gsxr617]

What model do you have ? Does it work good through out the whole winter here in MA ?

[@heatherwade2373]

I have a Gree ductless split system and it really works great. Reliable.

[@Santos-ek8md]

How long have you had your mini-split sys?

[@suv27]

For how long have you have it ?

[@jlopezaaaa]

Thinking about installing 2 gree mini-splits to replace my clunky old package unit and add some zoning to my house. I'm pretty close to the border with mex and have seriously thought about importing one from there, they are about 1/3 - 1/2 of the price than the American units. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vadardosky]

Gree is taking over the AC market in Iraq, which is one of the hottest environments, their T3 compressors are perfect for temperatures up to 60 degree Celsius.

[@kushagarwal7984]

Is GREE better or keep rite better for heatpump in toronto, canada ?

[@albertlevet119]

Very Informative. I here more, especially smaller HVAC contractors, recommend Gree in the past several months

[@NewHVACGuide]

My thoughts exactly. I’ve heard of a few markets where they are becoming big players.

[@halledwardb]

So I'm in HVAC school and building my own little farm. I have all the hvac tools and some hands on, especially with mini split. Not sure but the flex sounds like a possibility for me.

[@solexxx8588]

Gree also sells air to water monoblocks and splits for hydronic heat. R32 is great for cold climate heating.

[@Optimization_Coach]

My Gree minisplit is blowing in the low 40s (lower 30s close to the coil) ! Just installed that 18k unit today! Wow...blowing colder that any mitsubishi I have owned.

[@suv27]

How has the experience been ?

[@Optimization_Coach]

Good unit functionally. The wifi app has issues, but all in all, it blows cold

[@jimmydavis6846]

The new Gree units are much better than any other inverter units out there so far,, that I've delt with,,,

[@eacevedo11]

My Gree minisplit is amazing

[@MiniSplitsOutlet]

This must be an older video. From what I understand in the USA, Gree is now one of three

[@LOPANindustries]

If Gree is such a big player in the Chinese market, then what is TCL? Are they better than Gree?

[@danc7251]

I have a gree mini split and im still not sure if its better to run this for heat or use oil ..like whats cheaper use mini split or oil???.?

[@trevino37]

If you have GREE installed already, look at your daily energy consumption thru your electric company. Set the temperature 68 or 70 and leave it alone. dont change it. It uses much less energy to maintain the same temperature all day compared to a temp that is always flucrtuating from the home owner....its cheaper to run the mini split over oil heating anytime...

[@bluesky2145]

6 minute mark says check description for favorite HVAC products. I don't see any listed in the description

[@NewHVACGuide]

Hello! They are there. You may have to scroll down the description or click more

[@bluesky2145]

@@NewHVACGuide my mistake....I thought it was a list of fav hvac units

[@trz4586]

I bought a mini split brand called ac best la, had to use the 6 inch cotton swabs to clean the rod shape fan inside the indoor unit vent because the dirt passing through will stick on the fan blades and it’s not able to disassemble from the unit, really annoying to do the cleaning job , like work out in the gym. Have you ever heard of this one before? I found the remote control they use is the same one mrcool offer

[@sprockkets]

This is a common issue with any indoor air handler due to how it works. It takes a bit of work to get the fan out. It looks impossible but it is possible.

[@AdventureAndy208]

Tosot is the American branding name for Gree from research i found before buying my mini split.

[@suparobb]

Im in cold zone in Canada , my Gree extreme heat Was installed today in my house , look and run great i Will give you some review in few month . Thx for your review nice to watch your channel

[@NewHVACGuide]

Please let me know pal!

[@lonelytraveler8385]

Please share with me your noise level, mine newly installed GREE indoor furnace unit 36000 BTU sounds much louder Annoying compared to the Trane

[@user-pr8uy9bw8y]

Any feed back on noise level plz... espcially during defrost cylce... i heard here and there that they turn very loud when defrosting.

[@suparobb]

@@user-pr8uy9bw8y m'y gree are very quiet im very happy of m'y purchase

[@user-pr8uy9bw8y]

@@suparobb Planning on coupling a gree flexx 3 ton with a natural gas constant speed furnace ( old gen) and was skeptical about the noise... live in Qc. have heard strange stories about deforsting noise. Thanks for the feed back

[@moosanouman]

We have a gree mini split it's a inverter fairy series 1 ton unit that saves 60% electricity

[@labuser0111]

Gree makes central heating products as well. The Gree Flexx is 24K-60K inverter heatpump. MRCOOL are rebranding this heatpump as the MRCOOL universal.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Gotcha. Have you installed any? What are your thoughts?

[@rstephen001]

​@@NewHVACGuide I installed two Mr cool universals at my parents house a year ago and they seem to be working well very quiet standing next to them. Only complaint they have is when the 5 ton ramps up to full speed in heat mode there is some vibration being transferred into the line set you can hear in their closet and bathroom. I don't know if this is generally a issue with inverter systems or just these units. I think the linesets are touching wood studs somewhere amplifying the noise, also i had to install the unit pretty close to the house so there was only about a foot of lineset from the unit to the house. As someone who does this for a living would having some extra length in the line set between the house and the unit dampen out the vibrations?

[@NewHVACGuide]

@@rstephen001 I'm not sure what would be causing that without seeing it. I've never had that happen. Was everything installed correctly by a pro? Maybe they can take a look?

[@samuelsech2278]

ive installed 3 including one at my house...mr cool is built better than any heatpump on market

[@altyndom7039]

@@samuelsech2278 plausible, considering carrier and Mitsubishi could accomplish similar ratings. What about the longevity?

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Remember that when you speak of the 'Big Three' that you're talking only about the American and Canadian markets. It's a big world, and Gree/MrCool/Daiken/Haier HVAC market is very, very big.

[@komisarchik]

Great video. Any idea how good their warranty is? Also how to the compare to brands like Bosch for example? Thank you

[@alexdanton4842]

Bosch is a rebranded Midea with particular/unique design. Midea is as good as Gree.

[@koktntmo292]

@@alexdanton4842 美的根本没有格力好

[@trevino37]

just google and compare ......you will see the results first hand

[@michaelmoua3056]

Have you heard of this brand, ACiQ?

[@tucsonwisewoman9523]

Gree is doing very well in Tucson. Split minis Thank you for the info. Mini splits in bedrooms for hot weather

[@NewHVACGuide]

Nice. Have you installed any? What are your thoughts?

[@prometheus8404]

How can I connect my HVAC Gree Versati 2 14kwH to a WiFi. It is not supported per defoult. I herecghere is a way but nobody is really transparent about it. Greatful for any help!!

[@NewHVACGuide]

I’m not as familiar with that exact product. You should call your local dealer.

[@prometheus8404]

@@NewHVACGuide theycare the ones charging 500$ for it. They do not want to reviel the secret.

[@NewHVACGuide]

I just looked it up. It’s probably a module you have to buy. We aren’t a Gree dealer. So I don’t have the model number.

[@prometheus8404]

@@NewHVACGuide I was digging for sever hours now, and can not find anything stated on Gree modules supporting any HVAC. Unless is a third party Airzonecontrol....maybe?

[@NewHVACGuide]

@@prometheus8404 the manual references an “intelligent control” but no model number.

[@JoeB3]

We are rolling out the Gree flexx in our market, I know Gemaire and Baker are taking them on.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Gotcha. Have you installed any? What are your thoughts?

[@JoeB3]

@@NewHVACGuide Just 2 or 3, to new for reliability feedback but they seem nice. They work basically like the Bosch 2.0, our supplier tried to get it to freeze up but the thing watches the suction line and will ramp down and eventually shut themselves off. The way the compressor is designed it can keep the evap coil full, that gets around the problem the Bosch 1.0 had. The virtual factor tour is impressive and the flexx operation range is insane.

[@abhishekpreet]

Could you also do same video on pioneer

[@NewHVACGuide]

I'll add to my list pal

[@abhishekpreet]

@@NewHVACGuide many thanks sir, keep up great knowledge share 👍

[@robertopod1968]

There's isn't an American made mini split system. They're all from Asia. American manufacturers didn't invest in the tech. Gree and Misubishi are the top and make them for a lot of the others.

[@dew117]

In my home country, where we have summer all year long ....... if we have some extra money to spend, big brothers from japan would be the best choice. But step down from those, I understand that Gree is the big brother among Chinese brands. I have had Gree mini split at my home for a few years.. ... I chose higher-seer Gree instead of a lower-seer Japanese brand (for the same cost), betting my investment on its reliability........ too early to say how long it is gonna last, but still cool and quiet as day 1.

[@sprockkets]

Those Japanese companies do not build any of them in Japan though. They build them in Thailand, China, or elsewhere.

[@dew117]

@@sprockkets Bangkok Thailand is my hometown. Most of the split ac are made locally and some are imported from China.

[@balokurd17]

​@@dew117Do you have any Midea here ? I'm on commercial refrigeration but all I know from A/C is that LG is garbage

[@dew117]

@@balokurd17 Midea is everywhere in this world. But it is a bit weird that in USA and many other countries.. Midea does not really market itself but Midea made white-label for several brands here.

[@arhanhasan8673]

In my country, Gree is the most popular brand for home. It's also the most reliable brand I think. We have one which is from 2004 and is still running. There are other popular brands too like Samsung, LG, O General, Panasonic, Midea, Singer, and some local brands but Gree is the most recommended.

[@NewHVACGuide]

What country are you in?

[@arhanhasan8673]

@@NewHVACGuide Bangladesh. We don't have any central AC for homes, and window AC is known as obsolete, so only mini splits are sold here. Duct AC's are used in malls only.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Very cool. Thank you for commenting from the other side of the world!

[@stavroschav2699]

Gree is no1 good quality good price

[@mlachance001]

GREE is Actually rated higher than Fujjtsu and equal to DAIKIN in review here in Canada. Only Mitsubishi stand higher.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Surprising

[@coopaudiovisuellegts7428]

Oh wow, Can you please share that canadian review?

[@mariec.2776]

Can you tell me if Daikin is the best for Canadian weather ?

[@trevino37]

Mitsubishi might stand higher but so does their price tag, which stands 3 times as higher than Gree...that's a deal breaker for me...i could get three Gree full replacement with installation cost for the price of one Mitsubishi, not to mention that you need professional maintenance on the Mitsubishi with another heffty annual price tag and with Gree you dont. Just remove the filter, wash it and replace.....cant do that with Mitsubishi

[@ScottAcy]

Just installed a Gree Flexx 5 ton HP. Definitely higher quality than your big 3. The warranty is unit replacement according to the supplier. One thing that is a problem is the orientation of the service valves. The air handler has them and the flare connection faces inward so as to cause the line sets to block the panel. The outdoor units flare connections point upward which is okay except the schraeders are pointing down which means a leaky schrader will require recovery since the unit won't pump down due to auto shut off. I hope they fix that ASAP because the rest of the unit is very impressive.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Nice. I've heard others make the same complaint on the valves.

[@ScottAcy]

@@NewHVACGuide I have since found out the units have a pump down mode so at least you don't need to recover the charge. Still a bad design though.

[@tomassoyweyvon4902]

good to know, thanks

[@asimrehan73]

This ac can be run only on very cold settings, otherwise it gives very bad smell. There is no use of fan, or auto mode. And the service team keeps telling me to run ac on cold temperatures to avoid smell. I made a big mistake of buying this brand

[@DIYDaveT]

I like my Gree system just fine BUT 20 SEER is not as good as others out there.

[@sprockkets]

That's because it isn't a fully communicating system. It's the best unit for low temp heating, period.

[@gordonwininger804]

wow

[@NewHVACGuide]

Thanks. I think 🙂

[@kennethli8]

Gree is a Chinese product. As a Chinese, I still believe in American Standard, Carrier, Mitshibitshi, American brands than Gree.

[@allenmcnamara1931]

Look at Carrier, Lennox, Trane-- open them up, all have parts and/or the machine is completly made in Mexico... It's a fact, none of the manufacturers mentioned in this KZbin are made of the same quality they were 15 years ago, maybe more efficient, but not more reliable... Even the highest tier of their equipment... Unfortunately due to outsourcing, I dont believe I could say one is better than the other... I opened up an XL20i Trane to find made in Mexico parts.

[@silverbackag9790]

Hate to tell you, but Carrier is Midea (the other big Chinese HVAC company) and so are many other many American brands...either Gree or Midea. As well as many of the "off brands."

[@PHamster]

MrCool and ACPro are rebadged Gree units

[@NewHVACGuide]

Gotcha. Have you installed any? What are your thoughts?

[@sprockkets]

Half true. Only the universal unit is from Gree. Their mini splits are from Midea.

[@1911loaded]

Gree in short is I want a ductless system inexpensive and reliable this is where gree falls into. I've sold hundreds of these units. Gree use to be the oem to carrier and Bryant ductless, which has now switched over to media. If there installed correctly and you want the best bang for the buck gree is a solid preformer from what I have seen in the last 10 year's. There are some huge diiferances when it comes to the nitty griity tech stuff. But from a consumer side there priced lower have coated coils, invertor. Only brand to offer 9k and 12k @ 115v heatpump (super popular). High seer, the logic in the invertor board is not on par with the big names but it gets the job done from 0 degree to 115 degree. I'd put it this way when it breaks around year 8-10 junk it unless it an in expensive fix sub 300. Which typically is the condenser fan motor. Surge protector is a must on out door unit disconnect.

[@tomassoyweyvon4902]

Awesome to know!....thanks

[@junyuanleng5709]

好空调，格力造

[@NewHVACGuide]

好空调，格力造

[@philiptrump9590]

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[@utubepro7742]

I DIS A GREE

[@philiptrump9590]

Why? pride and Prejudice？

[@alexdanton4842]

From the knowledge I managed to get on the European market, Gree means great/reliable hardware but mediocre software, or power consumption (even on high-end models); other Chinese brands (such as Whirlpool) may have mediocre hardware (breaks down easily) but decent power consumption. So one thing is clear - Gree units are going to last very long and you get a great to premium build quality. But, allegedly, Gree is being dishonest about the SEER and SCOP ratings of some of their products, in Europe (those who lack Eurovent certification). Maybe you, in America, have stricter standards and energy commissions for those ratings.

[@koktntmo292]

惠而浦怎么可能和格力比较，惠而浦连自己的压缩机生产线都没有，惠而浦在中国只是一个小品牌

[@alexdanton4842]

@@koktntmo292 Whirlpool has a partnership with Hisense. They both produce in the same factory, but Hisense is the parent manufacturer. Again, Hisense are renowned for short-lifetime circuit/inverter boards. Some older Whirlpool units are made by Gree themselves, but the newer ones are owned by Hisense. Same design team for the indoor units also... If you compare their manufacturing assets, then Gree is definitely superior! They even make their own robots. Hisense units can usually go at a lower modulation, like 150-200 watts, but you rarely see a Gree go below 200 unless you dial an engineering mode. People also report they run in frequent on-off cycles, so the software could be better I think. I love Gree and I own one, don't get me wrong! I just think some things could and can be improved... like, you cannot sell an A+++ unit for 400 $ when an A+++ from Mitsubishi or Daikin costs 1000, in Europe... and have us think that's really an A+++ air conditioner. The power meters always show it's not A+++. Daikin units can reach down to 100 watts. Gree will stay at 250-300 (more like A++ or A+), at models with the same tonnage/capacity. But again, Gree units have a great build quality and are reliable, so that's a big plus.

[@koktntmo292]

@@alexdanton4842 OK, I have to say that you are still very professional.😊

[@allenmcnamara1931]

We do have more stricter guidelines now- hence SEER2

[@trevino37]

I have a Gree mini split and its as good as a Mitsubishi but much less compared to Mitsubishi by more than 70%. I had several quotes from Mitsubishi and it was $14k or more on other quotes. Gree was less than half that amount. The better option about Gree, is that their system works at -22 F degree which many other companies cant even come close to that.....Gree needs to be installed by a Gree contractor to get the full warranty of 10 or 12 yrs or better. Gree is not a lower, nor cheaper quality to Mtsubishi...With Gree, you are just not paying for the name brand....Do the research on google on your own and compare ...you will see how they are equal to Mitsubishi - Same qualitry with a lower price tag. Dont let the Homedepot availability cause you to thinks its a cheap product...its not.

[@sprockkets]

If anything, paying more for Mitsubishi is for their great dealer support. But yea, for the price, it's a very big jump.

[@tomassoyweyvon4902]

Great input, I'm limited on what Manufacturer is available in my area, hadn't heard of Gree before

[@trevino37]

@@tomassoyweyvon4902 Do the google research with Mitsubishi and to Gree and see the similarity. The Mitsubishi dealer toild me I had to get a separate plan to do yearly maintenance on cleaning the filter. That amount was over $100 for but not sure. With Gree, you remove the filter at the top, wash it and place back. With Gree, you can clean your own filter but you need to pay a dealer to come clean it for you. Why? it makes no sense. if you go to the Gree website, they can show you a dealer near you. No harm in calling and compare for yourself.

[@MrBillybillos]

Gree vs midea?!

[@NewHVACGuide]

🇨🇳 vs 🇨🇳 Both have their pros and cons. They both actually manufacture products for other brands

[@MrBillybillos]

@@NewHVACGuide Thanks for your response, gree pular vs Midea xtreme save lite?

[@chenshar1366]

Gree indoor unit quiet outdoor unit noise, Midea indoor unit noise outdoor unit quiet

[@koktntmo292]

gree is best。

[@trevino37]

Gree

[@dwight8352]

The big 3 are all Japanese tech…

[@NewHVACGuide]

Very true pal

[@MrRadwint19]

i aGREE🤣

[@garyleesmith5693]

Obviously, you are reviewing a product you have not touched or installed.

[@NewHVACGuide]

I’ve installed a few. 🙂

[@stormtrooper9404]

How can someone said or recommend Gree as a superior vs other chinese brands when he doesn’t even have a experience with them, much less Midea or Hisense, Haier?!? Too much bollocks!

[@huangsam00]

Gree is supposed to be one of the best brand since it was already an established big brand in china when was a kid 40 years ago focusing on AC. But I do not know why it is still not the best maybe the commies political environment.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Quality

[@silverbackag9790]

@@NewHVACGuide HVAC bubbas gatekeeping and making this shit seem more complicated than it is. It isn't rocket science. But Mr. HVAC guy (not directed at you, in general) needs a new boat and a couple of vacation homes. These things hang off of every shack in every third world country (and on skyscrapers as well).

[@andreycham4797]

Gree is gonna eat all american junk makers for lunch

[@NewHVACGuide]

😆

[@tan3964]

I don't trust Ch.a. period.

[@D121346639m]

you are not alone

[@NewHVACGuide]

😳 Are we allowed to say that out loud? 😂

[@pf5658]

@TA N You don’t trust China products and yet I guarantee you most likely posting this comment on a tablet or phone that was made in China. Get over it.

[@philiptrump9590]

Why , cuz you jealous?

[@SupriseButtSexxx]

Gree is 10-10-10 warranty and thousands less compare to your big 3. Tosot is the same thing than Gree just like a lot of other company using Gree parts.