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SpecKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 18,000 BTU 230VSenville Elite 18,000 BTU 230V
PhotoKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 18,000 BTU 230VSenville Elite 18,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.7 / 10SCORE7.6 / 10
Our takeThe most heat at 17°F and 5°F of the quick-connect 18k units we cover. Below zero the MrCool 18k holds more, and Klimaire's warranty documents contradict each other.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°F19,000 BTU/h20,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F15,000 BTU/h19,300 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F13,600 BTU/h22,600 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp9,000 BTU/h11,900 BTU/hbest
SEER22325.6best
HSPF2 (Region IV)1016.2best
Install typeQuick-connectFlare
Line set in box25 ftbest16 ft
Max line run65 ft98.4 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. The Amazon 18K listing model field reads SENE-12EL-16 while the part number is SENE-18EL-16.
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