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SpecGree Livo R32 9,000 BTU 230VSenville Aura 9,000 BTU 230V
PhotoGree Livo R32 9,000 BTU 230VSenville Aura 9,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.5 / 10SCORE7.5 / 10
Our takeA solid contractor-installed bedroom unit with 76% of its rating left at 5°F and heat to -13°F.Same heat as the Aura 12k on NEEP at every temperature, with 27.4 SEER2. Pro install only, and we don't have a verified listing for this size.
Nominal size9,000 BTU9,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F10,000 BTU/h12,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F9,600 BTU/h12,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F7,600 BTU/h11,500 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp5,500 BTU/hbest5,100 BTU/h
SEER220.527.4best
HSPF2 (Region IV)8.812.5best
Install typeFlareFlare
Max line run66 ft82 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installNoNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYesYes
ENERGY STARYesYes
RefrigerantR-32R-454B
Watch out forGree's submittal prints 8,100 BTU/h at 17°F, lower 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.The Amazon Aura listings don't state refrigerant. The 12k listing (SENA-12HF-16) shows a 25.5 efficiency figure that matches the older R-410A Aura and a 2 yr parts / 7 yr compressor warranty field; confirm model and refrigerant before you pay. Current R-454B wall pairings are SENA-xxHF-OG + SENA-xxHF-IGG; older R-410A pairings end /OQ + /IQ. Senville's site lists higher HSPF2 and 47°F heat than the AHRI figures on NEEP; we use the certified numbers. Senville's FAQ says no to owner installs, and the warranty requires a licensed HVAC contractor.
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