Our verdict
Pick the Senville LETO 24,000 BTU 230V if it's going in a bedroom. Pick the Senville AURA 24,000 BTU if lower running costs matter most and winters reach below 5°F.
The central trade-off
Efficiency. The Senville AURA 24,000 BTU is rated 20.5 SEER against 18.7 for the Senville LETO 24,000 BTU 230V, roughly 9% less cooling energy at the same output.
Cold weather. The maker says the Senville AURA 24,000 BTU keeps heating down to -22°F, against 5°F for the Senville LETO 24,000 BTU 230V.
Noise. The Senville LETO 24,000 BTU 230V lists 34 dB indoors at its quietest, against 36 dB.
Side by side
| Specification | Senville LETO 24,000 BTU 230V | Senville AURA 24,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling (maker) | 24000 BTU | 24000 BTU |
| Heating (maker) | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| SEER2 | Not stated by the maker | 20.5 |
| HSPF2 | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Heats down to (maker) | 5°F | -22°F |
| Voltage | 220 V | Not stated by the maker |
| Refrigerant | R-454B | R-454B |
| Room size (maker) | 1250 sq ft | 1250 sq ft |
| Indoor noise (maker) | 34 db | 36 db |
| Line set included | 16ft. line set | 16ft. line set |
| Warranty | 1 years (parts) / 5 year (compressor). Labor not included., Technical support included. Avail. Toll-free 5 days a week. | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Senville AURA 24,000 BTU if
- Lower running costs matter most
- Winters reach below 5°F