ACiQ Extreme Heat 9,000 BTU
#6 in 9,000 BTUFull review
ACiQ’s cold-climate line, sold online, keeps most of its rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −22 °F and gets a 12-year compressor warranty once registered. A certified technician has to install it.
4.5/5
A cold-climate unit sold online by Senville that keeps most of its rated heat at 5 °F and heats to −22 °F. Parts cover is 5 years, half the compressor’s 10.
- 9,000 BTUSize
- 11,500 Btu/hHeat at 5 °F
- 96%Kept at 5 °F
- 12.5 / 27.4HSPF2 / SEER2
- Pro installInstall
- $113Price / kBtu
Check price at Senville$1,299.99
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Keeps 96% of its rated heat at 5 °F: 11,500 Btu/h
- Keeps heating down to −22 °F
- Among the most efficient here: HSPF2 12.5, SEER2 27.4
- 10-year compressor warranty once registered (5 years on parts)
Cons
- Needs a licensed HVAC installer: a self-install voids the warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Capacity (certified) | |
|---|---|
| Size (nominal) | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 12,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 12,800 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 11,500 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 96% |
| Price per 1,000 Btu/h at 5 °F | $113 |
| Efficiency (certified) | |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 12.5 |
| SEER2 | 27.4 |
| EER2 | 15.4 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 215735295 |
| Operating range | |
| Heats down to | -22 °F |
| Installation | |
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 82 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | SENA-09HF-IGG |
| Outdoor unit | SENA-09HF-OG |
| Build | |
| Indoor noise | 23–45 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 56 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| Room size (maker) | up to 450 sq ft |
| Weight | indoor 22.1 lb / outdoor 66.1 lb |
| Warranty | 10 yr compressor, 5 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | No, a licensed installer is required |
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