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SpecKlimaire Entrada 18,000 BTUSenville Aura 18,000 BTU 230V
PhotoKlimaire Entrada 18,000 BTUSenville Aura 18,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreNot reviewed yetSCORE7.5 / 10
Our takeA cheap, cooling-first flare unit: 17 SEER2 and heating that ends at 5°F. Its manual wants an A2L-certified tech, so it is the wrong box for a DIY buyer.Full rated output at 5°F, matching the Olympus E Star 18k value for value, and it cost less than the Amazon Olympus when we checked. Licensed install required.
Nominal size18,000 BTU18,000 BTU
Voltagen/a230V
Rated heat at 47°F16,500 BTU/h18,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F10,000 BTU/h18,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°Fn/a18,000 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp5°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp9,500 BTU/hbest8,000 BTU/h
SEER21721.4best
HSPF2 (Region IV)n/a11
Install typeFlareFlare
Line set in box16 ftn/a
Max line runn/a98.4 ft
Warranty covers owner installNoNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold Climaten/aYes
ENERGY STARNoYes
RefrigerantR-32R-454B
Watch out forEasy to confuse with the Klimaire DIY 5th Gen; the Entrada title says "17 SEER2" and the line is flare, not quick-connect. Its product page header says heat to -5°F, but its size table and spec sheet say 5°F.The Amazon 18k listing gives 2 yr parts / 7 yr compressor; confirm the term for the model you receive. 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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