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Senville Elite 12,000 BTU 230V
Model SENE-12EL · SENE-12EL-IHH · SENE-12EL-OH
SCORE7.6 / 10
13,500 Btu/h at 5°F and 7,500 max at -22°F, the most cold-night heat of any 12K we review. Licensed install required for the 10/10 warranty.
Specs
| Spec | Senville Elite 12,000 BTU 230V |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Rated heat at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 17°F | 11,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 5°F | 13,500 BTU/h |
| Lowest heating temp | -22°F |
| Max heat at lowest temp | 7,500 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 29.4 |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 12.7 |
| Install type | Flare |
| Line set in box | 16 ft |
| Max line run | 82 ft |
| Warranty covers owner install | No |
| Warranty, parts | 10 yr |
| Warranty, compressor | 10 yr |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit width | 40.04 in |
| Max fuse | 20 A |
| Pre-charge | 25 ft of line; 50 ft kit needs refrigerant added on site |
Sources: NEEP ccASHP list · Senville Elite spec table · Senville Elite install manual · Senville warranty certificate
Before you buy
- Senville's FAQ says no to owner installs; warranty registration asks for the installing company and invoice.
- Senville's site lists higher HSPF2 than the AHRI figures on NEEP; we use the certified numbers.
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