MRCOOL DIY 18K Mini Split Heat Pump vs Senville Elite SENE-18EL Mini Split
The Senville Elite is the stronger performer on paper: higher SEER2 (25.6 vs 22.5), higher heating output at 47F, and cold-weather heating down to -22F versus -13F on the MRCOOL. The MRCOOL DIY wins on installation, since its pre-charged QuickConnect line set and DIYPRO cable let a handy homeowner set it up without a vacuum pump or electrician-run conduit. Build quality is close on both, with Gold Fin coil coating on the MRCOOL and a 10-year compressor and parts warranty on the Senville. Owners of both lines praise quiet operation and steady heat; the recurring complaint on the MRCOOL is that DIY installs still need a 230V circuit, and on the Senville that a pro install is expected for warranty coverage.
- Choose the MRCOOL DIY if you want to install it yourself and your climate rarely drops below -13F.
- Choose the Senville Elite if you want maximum efficiency, stronger cold-climate heating, and a longer standard warranty.
Prices
- MRCOOL DIY 18K Mini Split Heat Pump: $2,259.00 at Tend Industrial Supplies (last seen Nov 2)
- Senville Elite SENE-18EL Mini Split: $1,769.99 at Senville (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Senville Elite SENE-18EL Mini Split is $489.01 cheaper than the MRCOOL DIY 18K Mini Split Heat Pump at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 8)
