Senville’s budget line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, and the 5-year warranty needs a licensed installer.
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| Capacity (certified) | |
|---|---|
| Size (nominal) | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 10,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 8,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 6,500 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 65% |
| Price per 1,000 Btu/h at 5 °F | $108 |
| Efficiency (certified) | |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 9 |
| SEER2 | 21.5 |
| EER2 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.96 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR |
| AHRI certificate | 215735286 |
| Operating range | |
| Heats down to | 5 °F |
| Installation | |
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 82 ft |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | SENL-09CD-ILL |
| Outdoor unit | SENL-09CD-OL |
| Build | |
| Indoor noise | 22–36.5 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 55 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| Room size (maker) | up to 450 sq ft |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | No, a licensed installer is required |
A middle step between MrCool’s Select and DIY 5th Gen: quick-connect and a fair warranty, but it loses much of its heat in a cold snap. Best for mild winters.
MRCOOL DIY Direct $1,487Senville’s budget line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, and the 5-year warranty needs a licensed installer.
Senville $799.99For mild climates and occasional use, where a low price for a quick-connect unit matters most. The short warranty and weak cold-weather output make it a poor main heat source.
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