Senville’s budget line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, and the 5-year warranty needs a licensed installer.
Senville $799.99The Senville Leto 9,000 BTU is the better mini-split overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The Senville Leto 9,000 BTU 115V costs $100 less ($699.99 vs $799.99).
Senville’s budget line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, and the 5-year warranty needs a licensed installer.
Senville $699.99Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 9,000 BTU mini-split; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Senville Leto 9,000 BTU | Senville Leto 9,000 BTU 115V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Cold weather 40% | 24 keeps 70% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to 5 °F | 18 keeps 65% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to 5 °F |
| Efficiency 30% | 45 9.1 HSPF2, 21.2 SEER2, COP 2.07 at 5 °F | 40 9 HSPF2, 21.5 SEER2, COP 1.96 at 5 °F |
| Warranty 20% | 49 5-year compressor, 5-year parts | 49 5-year compressor, 5-year parts |
| Noise 10% | 81 indoor unit from 23 dB(A) | 86 indoor unit from 22 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Senville Leto 9,000 BTU | Senville Leto 9,000 BTU 115V | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (certified) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 9,000 BTU | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 9,000 Btu/h | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 10,000 Btu/h | 10,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 8,300 Btu/h | 8,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 7,000 Btu/h | 6,500 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 70% | 65% |
| Price per 1,000 Btu/h at 5 °F | $114 | $108 |
| Efficiency (certified) | ||
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 9.1 | 9 |
| SEER2 | 21.2 | 21.5 |
| EER2 | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.07 | 1.96 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | ENERGY STAR |
| AHRI certificate | 215735288 | 215735286 |
| Operating range | ||
| Heats down to | 5 °F | 5 °F |
| Installation | ||
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 82 ft | up to 82 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V | 115 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | SENL-09CD220-ILL | SENL-09CD-ILL |
| Outdoor unit | SENL-09CD220-OL | SENL-09CD-OL |
| Build | ||
| Indoor noise | 23–40.5 dB(A) | 22–36.5 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | - | 55 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| Room size (maker) | up to 450 sq ft | up to 450 sq ft |
| Weight | indoor 17 lb / outdoor 54.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | No, a licensed installer is required | No, a licensed installer is required |
