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SpecKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 24,000 BTU 230VGree Sapphire R32 24,000 BTU 230V
PhotoKlimaire DIY 5th Gen 24,000 BTU 230VGree Sapphire R32 24,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE6.7 / 10SCORE7.5 / 10
Our takeBig cold-weather output on paper, 17,000 BTU/h still listed at -13°F, but the Amazon listing ships a 16 ft line set, not 25.Out-heats the bigger Livo 30K at 5°F and still lists 17,000 BTU/h at -22°F. Buy it when this is the main heat in a cold climate and a licensed contractor is installing it.
Nominal size24,000 BTU24,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F25,000 BTU/h24,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F21,000 BTU/h23,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F18,600 BTU/h24,000 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp17,000 BTU/h17,000 BTU/h
SEER22327best
HSPF2 (Region IV)9.510best
Install typeQuick-connectFlare
Line set in box16 ftn/a
Max line runn/a131 ft
Warranty covers owner installConditionalNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr7 yr
ENERGY STARYesn/a
RefrigerantR-454BR-32
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.Amazon Sapphire titles show old SEER figures ("21.5 SEER" on the 24K); confirm the SAPxxHP230V1R32AH/AO model numbers. Gree's submittal prints lower 17°F figures than the certified NEEP ratings; go by NEEP. Gree's warranty applies only to installs by a state certified or licensed HVAC contractor, and claims are contractor-only.
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