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SpecSenville Aura 48K Multi-Zone Condenser (SENA-48HF-MOA)MrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 4 ton (CENTRAL-48-HP-C-230B00-O)
PhotoSenville Aura 48K Multi-Zone Condenser (SENA-48HF-MOA)MrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 4 ton (CENTRAL-48-HP-C-230B00-O)
Our scoreSCORE6.8 / 10SCORE7.0 / 10
Our takeA whole-house multi: 47,000 Btu/h at 5°F and heat to -22°F, with a 13,000 Btu/h minimum that suits big rooms better than small ones. Pro install.46,000 Btu/h at 5°F, but a 15,500 Btu/h minimum and 16.5 SEER2; NEEP lists it Cold Climate but not ENERGY STAR.
Nominal size48,000 BTU48,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F49,000 BTU/h50,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F45,000 BTU/hbest39,500 BTU/h
Heat at 5°F47,000 BTU/hbest46,000 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp-22°F-22°F
Max heat at lowest temp24,600 BTU/h25,900 BTU/hbest
SEER223best16.5
HSPF2 (Region IV)11best9.5
Install typeFlareQuick-connect
Max line runn/a246 ft
Warranty covers owner installNoConditional
Warranty, parts5 yr10 yrbest
Warranty, compressor10 yr10 yr
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYesYes
ENERGY STARYesNo
RefrigerantR-454BR-454B
Watch out forMOA 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.Install type 'quick-connect' assumes MRCOOL's optional No-Vac line set; the system also ships for flare or braze connections with a vacuum. Some Amazon listings carry older CENTRAL-xx-HP-230A00 model codes; match the 230B00-O suffix. The install manual still calls for a licensed installer and licensed field piping; the warranty is what exempts a Quick Connect install.
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