Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser, 230V, R454B - Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump

Name: Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser, 230V, R454B - Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Brand: HVAC Mart
SKU: CH-R28MES-230VO
Price: 2253.6 USD
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SEER2 25.0HEATS down to −13°FCOOLS up to 122°FR454B

Cooper & Hunter7-Yr WarrantySKU: CH-R28MES-230VO

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Product specifications

Voltage: 230V
SEER: 25.0
WiFi: Not Included
Type: Outdoor Unit
Freon: R454B

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CH-R28MES-230VO

System Specs

Cooling Capacity	27,000 BTU/h
Heating Capacity	27,000 BTU/h
SEER2	25
EER2	13
Voltage	230V

Refrigerant	R454B
Compressor	Inverter
Climate Range	-13–122°F / -13–75°F outdoor ambient
Sound Level (indoor)	61 dB(A)
Warranty	7-Yr Compressor

Product Description

The Cooper & Hunter 28,000 BTU outdoor condenser (CH-R28MES-230VO) is the outdoor half of a R454B ductless mini split heat-pump system. Pair it with compatible indoor units to build your system.

Tech Specifications

6 Modes for Maximum Comfort

Engineered to adapt to every season, every room, every need.

Auto mode

Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by automatically switching between heating and cooling as needed. Ideal for year-round use.

7YEAR COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY

BACKED BY COOPER & HUNTER

Industry-leading protection on every unit

Compressor: 7-year coverage
With product registration after professional installation.
Parts & components: 5-year coverage
All major components and refrigerant circuit parts.

Technical Specifications

Outdoor Unit Specs— CH-R28MES-230VO

Outdoor Unit — CH-R28MES-230VO
Model	CH-R28MES-230VO
Unit Dimensions (WxDxH)	37.24 x 16.14 x 31.89 in
Net/Gross Weight	138.89/149.69 lb
Packing Dimensions (WxDxH)	42.91 x 19.68 x 34.84 in
Power Supply	208-230V, 1Ph, 60Hz
Maximum Fuse Size	25 A
Min. Circuit Ampacity	23 A
Copper Line Size (Liquid/Gas)	4x1/4" - 3x3/8"+1x1/2"
Noise Level	61 dB
Airflow	2,130.7 CFM
Dehumidification	1.69 pt/h

System Specs

System
Cooling — Rated Capacity (Range)	27,000 Btu/h (7,200–32,000)
Heating at 47°F — Rated Capacity (Range)	27,000 Btu/h (8,400–29,000)
Rated Heating at 5°F	19,000 Btu/h
SEER2 / EER2	25 / 13
HSPF4 / HSPF5 / COP (47°F)	9.5 / 7 / 3.8
Outdoor Unit MCA / Max. Fuse	23 A / 25 A
Max. Connectable Indoor Units	4
Outdoor Noise Level	61 dB(A)
Outdoor Unit Dimensions (W×D×H)	37.24 × 16.14 × 31.89 in
Outdoor Unit Net / Gross Weight	138.89 / 149.69 lbs
Refrigerant Type / Charge	R454B / 84.66 oz
Pre-charged Line Length	100 ft (add 0.16 oz/ft for 1/4 in liquid pipe / 0.32 oz/ft for 3/8 in liquid pipe)
Max. Total Pipe Length / Max. to One Indoor	262.4 ft / 114.8 ft
Max. Height Difference (Indoor–Outdoor / Between Indoors)	49.2 ft / 33 ft
Operating Range — Cooling / Heating	-13–122°F / -13–75°F outdoor ambient

Series Comparison Table

Technical specifications for every model in the series — this product is one of them.

Indoor and Outdoor Hyper

Specification	CH-R06MOLVWM-115VI	CH-R09MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R12MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R18MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R24MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R33HEMLVWM-230VI
Power Supply Rated	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Rated Capacity Btu/h	6,000	9,000	12,000	18,000	23,000	33,000
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) A	3	3	3	3	3	3
Max. Fuse A	3	3	3	3	3	3
Indoor Air Flow (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo/Si) CFM	294.3/225.4/176.8/141.3/NA	382.6/293.1/194.2/153.0/NA	382.6/293.1/194.2/153.0/NA	759.3/530.4/419.1/382.6/NA	759.3/586.5/419.1/382.6/NA	829.6/716.6/592.7/447.3/NA
Indoor Noise Level (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo/Si) dB(A)	42.0/37.0/32.0/24.0/NA	42.0/37.0/32.0/24.0/NA	43.0/37.0/32.0/24.0/NA	52.5/44.0/40.5/35.2/25.0	54.5/49.0/45.3/41.3/27.0	56.0/49.5/45.3/41.3/27.0
Dimension (WxDxH) inch	28.7x7.87x11.81	31.5x7.87x11.61	31.5x7.87x11.61	45.47x12.01x16.14	45.47x12.01x16.14	52.76x15.16x17.72
Packing (WxDxH) inch	31.10x10.63x14.76	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	45.47x12.01x16.14	45.47x12.01x16.14	52.76x15.16x17.72
Net/Gross Weight lbs.	17.64/21.35	18.64/22.05	18.64/22.05	45.47/21.06	45.47/21.06	67.16/17.72
Room temperature Cooling °F	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90
Room temperature Heating °F	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86
Liquid Side/Gas Side inch	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 1/2"	3/8" / 5/8"	3/8" / 3/4"

Specification

Specification	CH-RVHP19M-230VO	CH-RVHP28M-230VO	CH-RVHP36M-230VO	CH-RVHP48M-230VO	CH-RVHP55M-230VO
Power Supply (V/Ph/Hz)	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Operating Range (V)	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253
Cooling Capacity (BTU/h)	5,400~28,000	7,200~37,000	9,000~43,000	12,000~57,000	19,000~59,000
SEER2	5.6	9.5	12	17.3	18.5
EER	15	12.5	13	12	12
IEER	25	23	23	23	22.2
Heating Capacity (BTU/h)	5,700~27,000	8,400~36,000	10,000~44,000	13,000~57,000	20,000~59,000
HSPF2	6.5	9.1	11.5	17.3	20.1
COP	4	3.8	4	3.7	3.5
SCOP	10.4	10.5	10.7	11	10.5
Power Input (W)	8.5	8.5	8.5	9	8.5
Air Flow (CFM)	19,000	27,000	36,000	47,000	47,000
Sound Level Indoor (dBA)	17.5	30	37	37	39.5
Sound Level Outdoor (dBA)	20	35	40	40	40
Weight Indoor (lbs)	2,130.7	2,148.4	3,037.2	4,502.8	4,502.8
Weight Outdoor (lbs)	61.5	61	65	65	65
Dimensions Indoor (in)	37.24x16.14x31.89	37.24x16.14x31.89	38.58x16.34x38.39	37.48x16.34x52.48	37.48x16.34x52.48
Dimensions Outdoor (in)	42.91x19.68x34.84	42.91x19.68x34.84	45.08x19.68x42.52	43.11x19.49x58.27	43.11x19.49x58.27
Shipping Weight Indoor/Outdoor (lbs)	137.35/148.15	168.43/179.67	211.86/244.71	246.47/276.68	246.47/276.68
Refrigerant Type/Amount (lbs)	R454B/78.31	R454B/120.63	R454B/134.04	R454B/151.68	R454B/151.68
Fuse Size (A)	75	100	125	150	150
Wire Size (AWG)	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32
Control Voltage (V)	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340
Liquid Line	3 x 1/4"	4 x 1/4"	5 x 1/4"	6 x 1/4"	6 x 1/4"
Suction Line	3 x 3/8"	3 x 3/8" + 1 x 1/2"	3 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"	4 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"	4 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"
Max Line Length (ft)	196.8	262.4	262.4	262.4	262.4
Max Elevation Diff (ft)	98.4	114.8	114.8	114.8	114.8
Max Head Pressure (ft)	49.2	49.2	49.2	49.2	49.2
Max Suction Pressure (ft)	33	33	33	33	33
Operating Range Cooling (°F)	-22~122	-22~122	-22~122	-22~122	-22~122
Operating Range Heating (°F)	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75
Feature 1	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Feature 2	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Feature 3	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Feature 4	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Indoor and Outdoor Regular

Specification	CH-R060LVWM-115VI	CH-R09OLVWM-115VI	CH-R120LVWM-115VI	CH-RO9MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R12MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R18MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R24MOLVWM-230VI	CH-R30MELVWM-230VI	CH-R36MELVWM-230VI
Power Supply Rated	115V, 1, 60	115V, 1, 60	115V, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Rated Capacity Btu/h	7,000	9,000	12,000	9,000	12,000	18,000	24,000	30,000	36,000
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) A	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Max. Fuse A	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Indoor Air Flow (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo/Si) CFM	370/340/265/174/-	378/340/265/174/-	378/340/265/174/-	382/294/194/153/-	382/294/194/153/-	759/530/419/382/-	759/586/419/382/-	871/716/547/447/-	871/716/547/447/-
Indoor Noise Level (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo/Si) dB(A)	44/40/35/26/-	44/40/35/26/-	44/40/35/26/-	45/41/32/24/-	45/41/32/24/-	54/49/45/41/27	54/49/45/41/27	56/52/45/38/22	56/52/45/38/22
Dimension (WxDxH) inch	31.57x7.87x11.95	31.57x7.87x11.95	31.57x7.87x11.95	31.57x7.87x11.95	31.57x7.87x11.95	45.47x12.01x16.34	45.47x12.01x16.34	49.57x11.14x14.25	49.57x11.14x14.25
Packing (WxDxH) inch	34.92x13.27x24.02	34.92x13.27x24.02	34.92x13.27x24.02	34.92x13.27x24.02	34.92x13.27x24.02	42.91x19.09x34.84	42.91x19.09x34.84	42.91x19.09x34.84	42.91x19.09x34.84
Net/Gross Weight lbs.	18.64/22.05	18.64/22.05	18.64/22.05	18.64/22.05	18.64/22.05	45.47/21.06	45.47/21.06	67.16/17.72	67.16/17.72
Room temperature Cooling °F	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90	60~90
Room temperature Heating °F	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86	32~86
Liquid Side/Gas Side inch	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 1/2"	3/8" / 5/8"	3/8" / 5/8"	3/8" / 5/8"

Specification

Specification	CH-R28MES-230VOThis model	CH-R18MES-230VO	CH-R36MES-230VO	CH-R48MES-230VO	CH-R60MES-230VO
Power Supply (V, Ph, Hz)	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Voltage Range (V)	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253
Cooling Rated Capacity (range) (Btu/h)	7,200~32,000	5,400~21,600	9,000~42,000	12,000~55,000	19,000~62,000
Cooling Rated Current (A)	9.2	6	13.5	16.6	26.2
EER2	13	14	12	12.5	10
SEER2	25	25.1	24	24	22
Heating Rated Capacity (range) (Btu/h)	8,400~29,000	5,700~21,600	10,000~42,500	13,000~53,000	20,000~60,000
Heating Rated Current (A)	9.2	6.8	14	16.3	21
Heating at 47°F COP (W/W)	3.8	3.8	3.5	3.8	3.7
HSPF4	9.5	9.8	9.5	10.3	9.5
HSPF5	7	7.8	7	8	7.4
Heating at 5°F Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	19,000	13,500	26,000	36,000	39,000
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (Outdoor unit) (A)	23	16	30.5	40	40
Max. Fuse (Outdoor unit) (A)	25	20	35	45	45
Outdoor Air Flow (Max) (CFM)	2,130.7	1,765.8	2,148.4	4,502.8	4,502.8
Outdoor Noise Level (Sound Pressure) (dB(A))	61	59.5	64.5	63	65
Dimension (W×D×H) (inch)	37.24x16.14x31.89	35.04x13.46x26.50	37.24x16.14x31.89	37.48x16.34x52.48	37.48x16.34x52.48
Packing (W×D×H) (inch)	42.91x19.68x34.84	40.55x17.24x29.53	42.91x19.68x34.84	43.11x19.49x58.27	43.11x19.49x58.27
Net/Gross Weight (lbs)	138.89/149.69	100.53/109.35	168.87/180.12	222.00/254.19	237.88/270.28
Refrigerant Type/Charged (oz)	R454B/84.66	R454B/61.73	R454B/120.63	R454B/148.15	R454B/151.68
Refrigerant Precharge (ft)	100	75	125	150	150
Additional Charge for Each (0.16 for 1/4 in liquid pipe / *0.32 for 3/8 in liquid pipe) (oz/ft)	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32	0.16 / 0.32
Design Pressure (PSIG)	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340
Refrigerant Piping Liquid Side (inch)	4 x 1/4"	3 x 1/4"	5 x 1/4"	6 x 1/4"	6 x 1/4"
Refrigerant Piping Gas Side (inch)	3 x 3/8" + 1 x 1/2"	3 x 3/8"	4 x 3/8" + 1 x 1/2"	4 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"	4 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"
Max. Pipe Length (ft)	262.4	196.8	262.4	262.4	262.4
Max. Length for One Indoor Unit (ft)	114.8	98.4	114.8	114.8	114.8
Max. Height Difference in Level (ft)	49.2	49.2	49.2	49.2	49.2
Max. Height Difference Between Indoor Units (ft)	33	33	33	33	33
Ambient Temperature Cooling (°F)	-13~122	-13~122	-13~122	-13~122	-13~122
Ambient Temperature Heating (°F)	-13~75	-13~75	-13~75	-13~75	-13~75
Certification: AHRI	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Certification: Energy Star	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Certification: NEEP	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Certification: ETL	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

Frequently asked questions.

What size mini split do I need for my room?

For optimal coverage, the Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser is suitable for larger spaces, accommodating areas up to approximately 1,500-2,000 sq ft, depending on insulation and layout. Always consider your specific room conditions to ensure adequate cooling or heating.

How much does a mini split system cost?

Pricing for the Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU mini split system can vary based on the chosen installation kit options (16ft, 25ft, or 50ft), but expect costs to range from $2,500 to $4,000 including installation. It's best to check with local dealers for precise pricing.

Can I install a mini split myself?

While the Cooper & Hunter MES mini split can be installed by DIY enthusiasts, it requires specific HVAC knowledge, especially for electrical and refrigerant handling. If you're not experienced, hiring a professional is recommended to ensure proper installation and compliance with local codes.

Does the mini split come pre-charged with refrigerant?

Yes, the Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU unit is pre-charged with R454B refrigerant for up to 25 ft of line set, making the initial setup easier if you opt for a compatible installation kit. Additional refrigerant may be necessary for longer line sets.

What warranty does Cooper & Hunter offer on the MES series?

The Cooper & Hunter MES series, including the 28,000 BTU model, comes with a 5-year parts warranty and a 7-year compressor warranty, provided you register the product within 30 days of purchase. This warranty ensures you have support for any potential issues.

What is the SEER rating and efficiency of this mini split?

The Cooper & Hunter MES 28,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser boasts an impressive SEER rating of 25.0, indicating high energy efficiency. This rating helps reduce energy costs while providing reliable cooling and heating performance.