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Senville AURA 12k 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
12,000 BTU/h[2]
SEER2
25.4 SEER2[2]
Heating floor
-22 F[1]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
Install path
Professional install

The AURA 12k is a strong efficiency value: it certifies SEER2 25.4, publishes rated heating to -22F, and costs meaningfully less than DIY-marketed alternatives - because it expects a professional install with flared, evacuated line set and a 230V dedicated circuit.

1 zoneProfessional installCurrent

Refrigerant generation

R-454B - current-generation refrigerant

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Senville AURA 12k mini-split heat pump indoor wall unit and outdoor condenser

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Data completeness: 88%
Last sourced
Jul 18, 2026

SplitAtlas score

8.3 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile

(25.4 SEER2) among 12k systems

Heating efficiencyAbove average

(10.5 HSPF2) among 12k systems

Cold-weather performanceAbove average

(-22 F heating floor) among 12k systems

NoiseBelow average

(24 dBA indoor min / 57 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems

WarrantyAbove average

(5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue

Feature setBottom quartile

(2 verified features) across the catalogue

Price-to-performanceBelow average

($1,400 median retail) among 12k systems

Documentation & partsBottom quartile

(3 manuals; parts channel) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

  • Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A

    professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable

Key ratings

Rated cooling

12,000BTU/h[2]

Rated heating

12,000BTU/h[2]

Best-fit use cases

Cold-climate primary heating, all-day living spaces where efficiency compounds, and any buyer who already has an installer lined up and wants its certified efficiency and cold-climate ratings.

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Best for

  • Top efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 25.4.

Install difficulty

Professional install
  • Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 12 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
  • Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 25 ft; included 16 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

  • Last seen at Senville on Jul 18, 2026: $1,399.99. Open the listing for today's price.

Source date

Model data sourced
Jul 18, 2026
Page reviewed
Jul 18, 2026
Source-backed records
2
Newest source retrieved
Jul 18, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor - professional installation required

The score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.

Review methodology

Strengths

  • Certified SEER2 25.4 and HSPF2 10.5.
  • Published heating floor of -22F - genuine cold-climate capability.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi control.
  • Consistently aggressive pricing direct from Senville.

Weaknesses

  • Professional install required: flare connections, evacuation, and refrigerant verification are not DIY tasks, and warranty coverage expects qualified installation.
  • Needs a 230V dedicated circuit - budget the electrical work.
  • Compare the AHRI-certified figures on this page rather than the "up to" numbers on marketing pages.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-22 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
not published
Rated heating at 17F
not published
Rated heating at 47F
not published

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Senville
Brand
Senville
Product line
AURA
Model number
SENA-12HF-IGG indoor / SENA-12HF-OG outdoor
Indoor unit model
SENA-12HF-IGG
Outdoor unit model
SENA-12HF-OG
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
12,000 BTU/h[2]
Rated heating capacity
12,000 BTU/h[2]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
MCA
12 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
15 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
25.4 SEER2[2]
EER2
13.4 EER2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
10.5 HSPF2[2]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
9.6 HSPF2[1]
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
not published
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
-22 F[1]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
not published
Maximum outdoor temperature
not published
Indoor noise range
47/40/34/24[1]
Outdoor noise rating
57 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
24.25 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
82.67 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-454B[1]
Refrigerant charge
40.92 oz[1]
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
not published
Max line set per indoor
not published
Maximum elevation difference
not published
Max height between indoor units
not published
Wi-Fi support
supported[1]
Energy Star status
ENERGY STAR certified[1]
AHRI certification number
215735296[2]
Warranty
Base: 5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (professional installation required). Score uses Base.. 10-year compressor and 5-year parts warranty; professional installation required.
Install path
Professional install
Retail price
$1,399.99
Available retailers
Senville
Manual links
Senville AURA R454B Installation Manual (IGG/OG), Senville AURA R454B Owner Manual (IGG/OG), Senville AURA R454B Service Manual (IAA/OG)
Specification sheet
not published
Last sourced date
Jul 18, 2026

Retail purchase context

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$1,400 / Checked Jul 18, 2026

Parts and filters

Fits Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF). Part numbers and fit notes identify compatibility only; no manufacturer endorsement is implied.

filter-optional

High density filter (optional accessory)

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
Filter care
Washable. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse, and shade-dry when airflow becomes noisy or as needed. Senville gives condition-based cleaning guidance instead of a calendar interval. No replacement interval or condition is published for this reusable filter.
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Senville catalogs the high-density filter as an AURA optional accessory, but I did not find a current IGG-family store SKU. Use Senville parts/support with the exact model and serial; do not substitute older IZ/IQ/IAA filter pages without confirmation.
Source
Senville Product Catalog, Features AURA - Optional Features, page p. 3 (HIGH DENSITY FILTER)

air-cleaning-accessory

Plasma ionizer (optional accessory)

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Senville catalogs a plasma ionizer option for AURA, but does not publish a model-specific orderable SKU for the current IGG wall units. Confirm through Senville support before ordering.
Source
Senville Product Catalog, Features AURA - Optional Features, page p. 3 (PLASMA IONIZER)

wired-control

Wired wall controller (optional accessory)

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Senville lists wired control as an AURA option, but WRD-RMT23 is only for concealed-duct and ceiling-cassette models from 2022 or earlier. Senville does not publish a wired-controller part number for this IGG wall unit.
Source
Senville Product Catalog, Features AURA - Optional Features, page p. 3 (WIRED CONTROL)

remote-control

Remote control (IAA / IGG)

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
OEM part number
PAR753
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Senville sells the IAA/IGG replacement remote directly at https://senville.com/remote-control-iaa-igg/. HVACDirect did not expose an exact Senville remote page, so no affiliate offer is attached.
Source
Senville Remote Control (IAA - IGG), Product details, page product page (PAR753)

smart-wifi-usb-kit

Senville Smart WiFi USB Kit for Mini Split, Works with Alexa

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
OEM part number
SEN20-ACK1T
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Senville publishes SEN20-ACK1T for compatible post-2019 indoor units and sells it directly at https://senville.com/senville-smart-wifi-usb-kit-for-mini-split-works-with-alexa/. HVACDirect did not expose an exact Senville Wi-Fi kit page, so no affiliate offer is attached.
Source
Senville Smart WiFi USB Kit for Mini Split, Works with Alexa, Product details, page product page (SEN20-ACK1T)

line-set-installation-kit

25 ft flared line-set installation kit - 1/4 x 3/8

Fits
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF)
OEM part number
PJX-1-75E
Fit note
Fits SENA-12HF-IGG / SENA-12HF-OG. Use this size for 6k, 9k, and 12k Senville indoor units or matching multizone ports. Senville sells the PJX-1-75E line set directly; HVACDirect was verified as a live exact-dimension 25 ft install-kit page on 2026-08-01. First-party path: https://senville.com/25-ft-insulated-line-set-1-4-and-3-8/.
Source
Senville 25 Ft. Insulated Line Set - 1/4 and 3/8, Technical Specifications, page product page (SKU | PJX-1-75E)

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Electrical requirements

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Voltage
not published
Voltage range
208/230V[1]
Phase
1[1]
Frequency
60 Hz[1]
MCA
12 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
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
not published
Precharged length
25 ft[1]
Included line-set length
16 ft[1]
Maximum line-set length
not published
Max line set per indoor
not published
Max height between indoor units
not published
Indoor dimensions
33.40 x 9.18 x 11.76 in[1]
Outdoor dimensions
30.31 x 12.20 x 21.65 in[1]
Indoor weight
24.25 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
82.67 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

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Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF) myself, or do I need a pro?
Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF) 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 Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF) keep heating in a cold winter?
Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.5 HSPF2. Match that published heating floor against your climate's design temperature - below the low-ambient rating, output can fall off or the system can pause to protect itself.
What electrical circuit does the Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF) need?
Published electrical requirements: 208/230V voltage, 12 A 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.
What warranty does the Senville AURA 12k 230V (SENA-12HF) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (professional installation required). Score uses Base.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.

Data sources

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  1. Senville: Senville SENA-12HF product page (current generation)Sourced - manufacturer product page

    Covers Frequency, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage range, Included line-set length and more

  2. AHRI: AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings ref 215735296 (2025-02-17)Sourced - AHRI certificate

    Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4), SEER2

Last updated

Jul 18, 2026