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Klimaire Entrada 18,000 BTU
Klimaire · Entrada

Klimaire Entrada 18,000 BTU

Model KIWE18H2-31X · KOIE18H2-31X

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A 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.

Specs

SpecKlimaire Entrada 18,000 BTU
Nominal size18,000 BTU
Rated heat at 47°F16,500 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F10,000 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp5°F
Max heat at lowest temp9,500 BTU/h
SEER217
Install typeFlare
Line set in box16 ft
Warranty covers owner installNo
Warranty, parts5 yr
Warranty, compressor7 yr
ENERGY STARNo
RefrigerantR-32
Cooling rangeFrom 53.6°F outdoors
WarrantyProduct page: 7 yr compressor / 5 yr parts; ductless terms on the warranty page require a licensed install (1 yr unregistered)

Sources: Klimaire Entrada spec sheet · Klimaire Entrada manual · Klimaire warranty page

Before you buy

  • Easy 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.

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