r/Senville

I'm going to be installing a mini split system in the 2nd floor of my garage (~30x15 space) and was originally going to go with a wall hung mini split system however I don't have enough room above the windows and I've read that you really don't want to mount them low to the ground (because heat rises and it's less effective/efficient).

My next thought was a cassette in the center of the room (middle 1/3) however I'm vaulting the center of room to make room for a climbing wall so I can't put it in the center. I could put the cassette on one of the sides but I'm not sure the fans have enough power to push it to the other side of the room.

Finally I saw the one way cassette systems which seem like a perfect use case for me but just wanted to confirm.

My only other question is where should I mount it, on the side pictures above the windows or on the side not pictured that has a set of French doors.

Thanks!

I installed most everything, but had an HVAC tech come and install the line set, do vacuuming of the lines, pressure test with nitrogen, released the refrigerant and it was working great for a couple days last week (40 degree air blowing). I left for 5 days and came back to the unit not blowing cold air any more, just room temperature. It was not ran while I was gone. It also makes a whistling noise for like 10 seconds on startup/shut down and also while it's running occasionally. This is a Senville Aura 33k unit installed in my garage with a 9 ft line set. I have power cycled it, checked for leaks and checked the filters. No error code either. The guy that installed it said he'll come back out and check it on Wednesday next week. I can hear the noise audibly outside as well.

My guess is perhaps a refrigerant leak? At the outdoor unit when it's running, the small pipe is cold and the big pipe is warm (outdoor temp). When I'm setting the temp, I set it below 65, cool, and fan on max.

So happy! I’m in Florida and my garage can get up to 120 degrees. Had the Senville Leto installed and it’s already down to 78.

This is an attached garage with insulation on the house adjoining walls only. My husband did get an insulation kit for the garage doors which helped immensely even without the air conditioner. My garage is west facing and gets the worst of the afternoon Florida sun.

My installer had never heard of this brand but he was impressed with the build. He said he can tell the mfg cares about their product just judging by the gold finish on the coils to protect them.

He also said he usually has to swap out the linesets on cheap units but didn’t have to on my Senville. I encouraged him to call Senville to join the pro program. He’s definitely interested. Now I just need to register my warranty. Hopefully I’ll get many great years of use. My only regret was I should’ve waited one week and bought it on prime day. I would have saved myself another 100.00 😢
Oh well.