For this project carried out in an apartment in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie , our team was called in to modernize the comfort of a room located on the back side of the apartment: excessive heat in the summer, unpleasant coolness in the winter, and an old heating system unable to keep up.
The ideal solution: the installation of a Midea wall-mounted heat pump , compact, quiet and perfectly suited to the climatic realities of Greater Montreal.
Context of the residency in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
The apartment is located in a typical Rosemont plex: relatively low ceilings, gypsum walls, closely spaced openings (doors, windows) and little free space to add appliances to the floor.
The main issues were:
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Ensuring four-season comfort in a room that is originally difficult to air-condition and heat;
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Installing high-performance equipment without cluttering the already limited space ;
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Minimize the visual impact and preserve the recently repainted interior aesthetics.
The Midea wall-mounted heat pump has emerged as the logical choice to meet these constraints.
Choosing the Midea wall-mounted heat pump
We opted for a new generation Midea wall-mounted heat pump , from the Midea28 family, with a capacity of approximately 12,000 BTU . This size is ideal for a medium-sized room or a small open-plan area, while also offering:
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Excellent energy efficiency , thanks to Inverter technology;
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Reliable heating performance in cold weather , even down to the negative temperatures that we know all too well in Montreal;
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Very quiet operation, essential in a bedroom or office environment;
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A simple and rounded design, which blends well on a white wall like the one visible in the photo.
Thanks to this Midea model, occupants now enjoy a stable temperature, whether during the heat waves of July or during the dry cold of February.
Positioning of the indoor unit: efficiency and discretion
The photo shows the Midea wall unit installed high on the wall, very close to the ceiling , in a corner between a partition wall and a return wall where there is a door frame:
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This high position allows the blown air to spread from the top and descend evenly into the room, which improves the feeling of comfort;
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The device is placed on a clear wall, away from furniture and heat sources, to optimize air circulation and the accuracy of the temperature probe ;
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By being positioned above the passageway, the heat pump frees up floor space and does not obstruct movement or furniture.
The choice of this location resulted from a compromise between performance, aesthetics and structural constraints (location of the exterior wall, passage of conduits, presence of uprights).
Installation details visible in the photo
Several technical details can be discerned from the photo:
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Under the unit, you can see the outlet cover for the ducts , which houses the condensation drain, the refrigerant lines and the wiring;
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The ducts are directed towards the rear and exit the wall via the shortest possible route, which reduces pressure losses and facilitates the work of the compressor;
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The device is perfectly level , which is essential to ensure proper drainage of condensate and to avoid gurgling noises or water leaks.
Our team took care of:
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Secure the wall bracket to the structural studs using appropriate anchors;
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Create a minimum slope on the drain towards the outside, so that the water drains away naturally;
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Seal the holes on the outside to prevent any infiltration of cold air, moisture or insects .
Heating and air conditioning performance
With this Midea28 wall-mounted heat pump, the apartment's occupants now benefit from:
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Rapid cooling of the room in summer, even during the episodes of oppressive heat that we are experiencing more and more often in Montreal;
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Efficient and stable heating in spring, autumn, and as a supplement to the main heating system during winter;
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Better humidity control , thanks to dehumidification and auto modes, which are very popular in multi-unit dwellings where the air can become heavy in summer.
Inverter technology allows the heat pump to modulate its power according to actual demand, which results in:
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Fewer on/off cycles;
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Quieter operation ;
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Reduced electricity consumption compared to a traditional air conditioner.
Daily use and best practices
During the commissioning process, we assisted the occupants to ensure they got the most out of their new Midea heat pump:
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Explanation of the different operating modes (heating, air conditioning, ventilation, dehumidification, auto mode);
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Tips on basic programming and using sleep mode at night to optimize comfort and limit costs;
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Reminder of the importance of regularly cleaning the filters (every 4 to 8 weeks depending on usage) to maintain the machine's performance.
Proper use, combined with periodic maintenance by our technicians, guarantees maximum longevity of the device.
AirGreen: your Midea partner in Rosemont and throughout Montreal
At AirGreen, we install and maintain Midea wall-mounted heat pumps throughout Greater Montreal: Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Plateau, Villeray, South Shore, North Shore, Laval, etc.
Our support includes:
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The analysis of your actual needs (surface area, orientation, insulation, lifestyle habits);
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The recommendation of a suitable Midea model (Midea28, Midea25, Midea22, etc.);
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A professional installation, compliant with Quebec standards and the requirements of subsidy programs, where applicable;
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A complete after-sales service: maintenance, repairs, advice and optimization.
If you live in a plex or condo in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie and you too would like to enjoy four-season comfort with a Midea wall-mounted heat pump , our team is ready to offer you a turnkey, efficient and durable solution.