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Senville Aura 12,000 BTU 230V
Senville · Aura

Senville Aura 12,000 BTU 230V

Model SENA-12HF

SCORE7.5 / 10

The 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.

Specs

SpecSenville Aura 12,000 BTU 230V
Nominal size12,000 BTU
Voltage230V
Rated heat at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F12,000 BTU/h
Heat at 5°F11,500 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp-22°F
Max heat at lowest temp5,900 BTU/h
SEER225.4
HSPF2 (Region IV)10.5
Install typeFlare
Max line run82 ft
Warranty covers owner installNo
Warranty, parts5 yr
Warranty, compressor10 yr
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateYes
ENERGY STARYes
RefrigerantR-454B
Electrical208/230V, 12 A min circuit ampacity, 15 A max fuse
Line set (Amazon listing)16 ft
Rated heat per Senville's site13,000 BTU/h
Pre-charge25 ft of line, 9.84 ft minimum

Sources: NEEP ccASHP list · Senville Aura spec table · Senville Aura install manual · Senville warranty certificate

Before you buy

  • The 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.

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