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Senville · Leto
Senville Leto 18,000 BTU 230V
Model SENL-18CD
SCORE6.4 / 10
Matches the Aura 12k at 5°F on paper, but upsizing a Leto for heat gets you a bigger unit that short-cycles and still stops at 5°F.
Specs
| Spec | Senville Leto 18,000 BTU 230V |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 18,000 BTU |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Rated heat at 47°F | 18,800 BTU/h |
| Heat at 17°F | 14,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 5°F | 11,500 BTU/h |
| Lowest heating temp | 5°F |
| Install type | Flare |
| Max line run | 98.4 ft |
| Warranty covers owner install | No |
| Warranty, parts | 5 yr |
| Warranty, compressor | 5 yr |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | No |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Pre-charge | 25 ft of line, 9.84 ft minimum |
Sources: NEEP ccASHP list · Senville Leto spec table · Senville Leto install manual · Senville warranty certificate
Before you buy
- Amazon Leto listings don't state refrigerant; current R-454B pairings are SENL-xxCD-OL + SENL-xxCD-ILL, older R-410A ones end /OY + /IY.
- Senville's FAQ says no to owner installs, and the warranty requires a licensed HVAC contractor.
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