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SpecMrCool DIY 5th Gen 36,000 BTU 230VSenville Aura 36K Multi-Zone Condenser (SENA-36HF-MOA)
PhotoMrCool DIY 5th Gen 36,000 BTU 230VSenville Aura 36K Multi-Zone Condenser (SENA-36HF-MOA)
Our scoreSCORE6.9 / 10SCORE6.8 / 10
Our takeThe most heat in the line at -13°F, but it is a lot of unit for a garage, gives up efficiency and carries neither ENERGY STAR label.Up to five heads and 36,000 Btu/h at 5°F, but a 10,000 Btu/h minimum overshoots small rooms on mild days. Pro install.
Nominal size36,000 BTU36,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F36,000 BTU/h36,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F23,400 BTU/h38,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F22,000 BTU/h36,000 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-13°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp14,400 BTU/h22,400 BTU/hbest
SEER21823best
HSPF2 (Region IV)8.510.7best
Install typeQuick-connectFlare
Line set in box25 ftn/a
Max line run75 ftn/a
Warranty covers owner installYesNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateNoYes
ENERGY STARNoYes
RefrigerantR-454BR-454B
Watch out forMRCOOL also called its older R-410A 4th Gen DIY "E Star"; confirm R-454B and a model number of the form DIY-...D25-O. DIYS- is the cheaper DIY Select and EZPRO- is the Easy Pro; a listing that says "5th Gen" and "Select" is the Select. The manual says the line sets install once; reconnecting them, or the pipes at the outdoor unit, voids the warranty.MOA outdoor units are listed as R-454B on Senville's pages and NEEP; NEEP lists the MOB units as R-410A, and an owner of an earlier SENA-28HF-MOA reports R-410A. Confirm the refrigerant on the label. Senville's FAQ says owner installs are not supported; the warranty certificate requires a licensed professional, and labor is never covered.
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