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SpecSenville Aura 12,000 BTU 230VGree Sapphire R32 12,000 BTU 230V
PhotoSenville Aura 12,000 BTU 230VGree Sapphire R32 12,000 BTU 230V
Our scoreSCORE7.5 / 10SCORE7.5 / 10
Our takeThe Senville to buy for real winters, keeping 96% of its rating at 5°F with heat published to -22°F. Budget a licensed installer, because the warranty requires one.Makes about as much heat at 5°F as a Livo 18K and heats to -22°F. The pick within Gree if this is a room's main heat.
Nominal size12,000 BTU12,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F12,000 BTU/h12,200 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F12,000 BTU/h13,000 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°F11,500 BTU/h12,200 BTU/hbest
Lowest heating temp-22°F-22°F
Max heat at lowest temp5,900 BTU/h8,500 BTU/hbest
SEER225.429.5best
HSPF2 (Region IV)10.5best10
Install typeFlareFlare
Max line run82 ft131 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installNoNo
Warranty, parts5 yr5 yr
Warranty, compressor10 yrbest7 yr
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYesn/a
ENERGY STARYesn/a
RefrigerantR-454BR-32
Watch out forThe 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.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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