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Klimaire DIY 5th Gen 12,000 BTU 115V
SCORE6.7 / 10
The quick-connect 12k we'd pick for a place that drops below zero, with 6,680 BTU/h at -13°F against the MrCool 12k's 3,800. The warranty paperwork is the catch.
Specs
| Spec | Klimaire DIY 5th Gen 12,000 BTU 115V |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| Voltage | 115V |
| Rated heat at 47°F | 12,400 BTU/h |
| Heat at 17°F | 10,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 5°F | 8,900 BTU/h |
| Lowest heating temp | -13°F |
| Max heat at lowest temp | 6,680 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 23 |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10 |
| Install type | Quick-connect |
| Line set in box | 25 ft |
| Max line run | 49 ft |
| Warranty covers owner install | Conditional |
| Warranty, parts | 5 yr |
| Warranty, compressor | 7 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Electrical | 115V, 16 A min circuit ampacity, 25 A max fuse |
| Indoor sound | 46 dB(A) Turbo to 30 dB(A) Mute |
| Indoor unit width | 36-1/4 in |
Sources: NEEP ccASHP list · Klimaire technical spec sheet · Klimaire DIY manual (2026) · Klimaire warranty page · Klimaire DIY warranty PDF (W0MSQ23-3)
Before you buy
- The 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.
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