Della / Econo Series
Della Econo 11.5k 17S R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
This 230V Econo 11k is the wired-circuit version of Della's budget entry, sized for a compact space on a dedicated line. Efficiency stays basic at SEER2 17, EER2 9.5, and HSPF2 8.5, with 11,500 BTU/h of heat at 47F falling to 7,000 BTU/h at 5F. It is a value pick for a single small room, not a whole-home workhorse.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 24, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.4 / 10
(17.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
(8.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems
(60.9% heat retained at 5F; 5 F heating floor) among 12k systems
(33 dBA indoor min / 55 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
(DIY-marketed; 25 ft precharged; 16 ft included line set) across the catalogue
(3 verified features) across the catalogue
($660 median retail) among 12k systems
(3 manuals; spec sheet; 60 error-code rows) across the catalogue
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Skip if
- Top-efficiency cooling is the priority; SEER2 is 17.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 25 ft; included 16 ft; max 49 ft.
Alternatives
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXM12WVJU9 / RXM12WVJU9)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 25.2 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,848.00, checked Jul 23, 2026
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,979.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-12EL-IHH / SENE-12EL-OH)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,699.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $659.96 at Della; availability in_stock; checked Jul 24, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 24, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 24, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 24, 2026
Strengths
- Runs on a standard dedicated 230V circuit, the norm for a fixed single-zone install.
- Low-GWP R-32 refrigerant keeps it aligned with current environmental standards.
- Still delivers 7,000 BTU/h at 5F, enough to carry a small room through most cold nights.
Weaknesses
- SEER2 17 and HSPF2 8.5 sit at the bottom of Della's efficiency range.
- Not ENERGY STAR certified, so rebate-driven buyers should look higher in the line.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- 5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 7,000 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 8,100 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 11,500 BTU/h[3]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Della
- Brand
- Della
- Product line
- Econo Series
- Model number
- 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN indoor / 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN
- Outdoor unit model
- 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 11,500 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating capacity
- 11,500 BTU/h[3]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- not published - manufacturer specifies 15 A breaker
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- 15 A[1]
- SEER2
- 17 SEER2[3]
- EER2
- 9.5 EER2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 8.5 HSPF2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.75 COP[3]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- not published
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 33 - 45 dBA[2]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 55 dBA[2]
- Indoor weight
- 16.5 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 50.7 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[3]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 49 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 33 ft[2]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- not published
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[4]
- AHRI certification number
- 217568608[3]
- Warranty
- not published
- Install path
- Professional install / DIY-marketed
- Marketing install label
- DIY-marketed
- Retail price
- $659.96
- Available retailers
- Della
- Manual links
- AHRI Appendix M1 public detail record 217568608, Econo Series installation and operation guide, Econo 11,500 BTU Della product-page specifications
- Specification sheet
- Econo 11,500 BTU Della product-page specifications
- Last sourced date
- Jul 24, 2026
Retail purchase context
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Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- not published
- MCA
- not published - manufacturer specifies 15 A breaker
- Breaker needed
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum breaker size
- not published
- Maximum fuse size
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- not published
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- Flared line connections[2]
- Precharged length
- 25 ft[2]
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 49 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 30.56 in W x 9.81 in H x 7.94 in D[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31 in W x 19.38 in H x 11.44 in D[1]
- Indoor weight
- 16.5 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 50.7 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Della Econo 11,500 BTU R-32 208/230V (048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN / 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Della Econo 11,500 BTU R-32 208/230V (048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN / 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the Della Econo 11,500 BTU R-32 208/230V (048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN / 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 7,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.5 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the Della Econo 11,500 BTU R-32 208/230V (048-IF-11K2VR-17S-IN / 048-IF-11K2VR-17S-OUT) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, not published - manufacturer specifies 15 A breaker minimum circuit ampacity, and 15 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 49 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 25 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
Data sources
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- Della: DELLA Econo Series 11500 BTU 17 SEER2 Mini Split Heat Pump AC - Up to 550 Sq.Ft. official product pageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Breaker needed, Maximum fuse size, Phase, Voltage, Voltage range, Included line-set length and more
- Della: Econo Series installation and operation guideSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Indoor noise range, Line connection type, Maximum elevation difference, Maximum line-set length, Outdoor noise rating, Precharged length
- AHRI certificate #217568608 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 215864147Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 24, 2026