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SpecGree Livo R32 18,000 BTU 230VSenville Elite 18,000 BTU 230V
PhotoGree Livo R32 18,000 BTU 230VSenville Elite 18,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.5 / 10SCORE7.6 / 10
Our takeHeats to -13°F, but at 5°F it makes less than the Della Serena or Pioneer Diamante Pro 18K, which also give a self-installer warranty coverage Gree won't.The strongest Elite relative to its size: 22,600 Btu/h at 5°F and 11,900 max at -22°F.
Nominal size18,000 BTU18,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F17,000 BTU/h20,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F15,300 BTU/h19,300 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F12,100 BTU/h22,600 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp10,200 BTU/h11,900 BTU/hbest
SEER22025.6best
HSPF2 (Region IV)8.516.2best
Install typeFlareFlare
Line set in boxn/a16 ft
Max line run82 ft98.4 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installNoNo
Warranty, parts5 yr10 yrbest
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYesYes
ENERGY STARYesYes
RefrigerantR-32R-454B
Watch out forGree's submittal prints a higher 47°F rating (19,100 on the 18K, 24,000 on the 24K) than the certified figure. The LIVO+ (LIVS..., R-410A, 16 SEER) and Livo Gen 3 / Gen 4 (4LIV, R-410A) are different units; confirm both model numbers end R32AO and R32AH. The 18K Amazon listing titled "Gree R32 LIVO+" reports the R-410A LIVS18HP230V1B; we don't link it. Gree's warranty applies only to installs by a state certified or licensed HVAC contractor, and claims are contractor-only.Senville's FAQ says no to owner installs; warranty registration asks for the installing company and invoice. Senville's site lists higher HSPF2 than the AHRI figures on NEEP; we use the certified numbers. The Amazon 18K listing model field reads SENE-12EL-16 while the part number is SENE-18EL-16.
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