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SpecKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 12,000 BTU 115VSenville Elite 12,000 BTU 230V
PhotoKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 12,000 BTU 115VSenville Elite 12,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.7 / 10SCORE7.6 / 10
Our takeThe quick-connect 12k we'd pick for a place that drops below zero, with 6,680 BTU/h at -13°F against the MrCool 12k's 3,800. The warranty paperwork is the catch.13,500 Btu/h at 5°F and 7,500 max at -22°F, the most cold-night heat of any 12K we review. Licensed install required for the 10/10 warranty.
Nominal size12,000 BTU12,000 BTU
Voltage115V230V
Rated heat at 47°F12,400 BTU/h12,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F10,000 BTU/h11,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F8,900 BTU/h13,500 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp6,680 BTU/h7,500 BTU/hbest
SEER22329.4best
HSPF2 (Region IV)1012.7best
Install typeQuick-connectFlare
Line set in box25 ftbest16 ft
Max line run49 ft82 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installConditionalNo
Warranty, parts5 yr10 yrbest
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold Climaten/aYes
ENERGY STARYesYes
RefrigerantR-454BR-454B
Watch out forThe Klimaire Entrada (KIWE/KOIE, -31X, R-32, 17 SEER2) is a flare-and-vacuum unit; the DIY title reads "23 SEER2 Quick Connect". The 4th Gen DIY used the same KIWQ/KOIQ prefixes at 19.0 SEER2; confirm the -45T suffix and R-454B. The warranty page allows DIY installs, but the warranty PDF says licensed contractors only and excludes line sets. Get the DIY terms in writing and register within 45 days. The manual says the EZ-Fast Connect fittings are one-time tightening.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.
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