Senville / AURA
Senville AURA 12k Concealed Ducted R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The Senville AURA 12k concealed ducted pair provides 12,000 BTU cooling, 12,500 BTU heating at 47F, and 11,800 BTU at 5F, but its 20 SEER2 and 10 HSPF2 make it the balanced middle option rather than the standout.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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$1,400 / Fresh price - checked Aug 2, 2026
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- Aug 2, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.0 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBelow average
(20.0 SEER2) among 12k systems
Heating efficiencyBelow average
(10.0 HSPF2) among 12k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop quartile
(94.4% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among 12k systems
NoiseBottom quartile
(32.5 dBA indoor min / 56 dBA outdoor) among 12k systems
WarrantyBelow average
(5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setAbove average
(6 verified features) across the catalogue
Price-to-performanceBottom quartile
($1,400 median retail) among 12k systems
Documentation & partsBelow average
(5 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 15 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 25 ft; included 16 ft; max 82 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
- ACiQ Extreme 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-12ZPL-HP230C)
8.8 score / 12k / SEER2 25.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,649.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $1,399.99 at Senville; availability in_stock; checked Aug 2, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Aug 2, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Aug 12, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Aug 2, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 5 years parts and 10 years compressor as standard.
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Concealed indoor unit avoids a visible wall or ceiling cassette.
- 32.5 to 36.0 dB indoor sound range is controlled for a ducted head.
- ENERGY STAR certification is verified.
- Same 15A electrical size as the 9k ducted Senville pair.
Weaknesses
- HSPF2 drops sharply versus the 9k ducted model.
- 5F heat is useful but below the 47F rating.
- Requires careful duct and condensate design, with line-size/cooling-ambient gaps in the captured Senville data.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 11,800 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 9,600 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,500 BTU/h[3]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Senville
- Brand
- Senville
- Product line
- AURA
- Model number
- SENA-12HF-IDG indoor / SENA-12HF-OG outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- SENA-12HF-IDG
- Outdoor unit model
- SENA-12HF-OG
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[3]
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,500 BTU/h[3]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 20 SEER2[3]
- EER2
- 12 EER2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 HSPF2[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.9 COP[3]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- not published
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- not published
- Indoor noise range
- 36.0 / 34.5 / 32.5 dB[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 56 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 39.46 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 72.75 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[3]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- not published
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.2 ft[2]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[4]
- AHRI certification number
- 215735301[3]
- Warranty
- Standard: 5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (published warranty terms). 10-year compressor / 5-year parts
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $1,399.99
- Available retailers
- Senville
- Manual links
- AHRI Active row 215735301, Senville AURA installation manual, 12000 BTU Concealed Duct Air Conditioner - Heat Pump - SENA/12HF/IDSenville official product page, Senville concealed duct service manual, 12000 BTU Concealed Duct Air Conditioner - Heat Pump - SENA/12HF/IDSenville official product-page specification table
- Specification sheet
- 12000 BTU Concealed Duct Air Conditioner - Heat Pump - SENA/12HF/IDSenville official product-page specification table
- Last sourced date
- Aug 2, 2026
Retail purchase context
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Check price at Senville
$1,400 / Fresh price - checked Aug 2, 2026
Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- not published
- Suction line
- not published
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 25 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[2]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 27.56 x 19.92 x 7.87 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31.69 x 12.99 x 21.81 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 39.46 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 72.75 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Senville AURA Concealed Ducted 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-12HF-IDG / SENA-12HF-OG) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Senville AURA Concealed Ducted 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-12HF-IDG / SENA-12HF-OG) 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 Concealed Ducted 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-12HF-IDG / SENA-12HF-OG) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 11,800 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10 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 Senville AURA Concealed Ducted 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-12HF-IDG / SENA-12HF-OG) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 15 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.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 82 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.
- What warranty does the Senville AURA Concealed Ducted 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-12HF-IDG / SENA-12HF-OG) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 5 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (published warranty terms). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Senville: 12000 BTU Concealed Duct Air Conditioner - Heat Pump - SENA/12HF/IDSenvilleSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- Senville: Senville AURA installation manualSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Maximum elevation difference, Maximum line-set length
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Active form-factor row 215735301Sourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 218010994Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026