Installation of an Elios FEA36HIAHUU230X7 Electric Furnace in Montreal
Find out how an Elios Electric Furnace warmed a historic Montreal home, ensuring comfort for a new family with top efficiency and a touching installation story.
In summer, the outdoor unit rejects the house's heat outside.
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It captures or rejects heat outside. It sits on a level base, above the snow, with free space all around.
The insulated refrigerant lines enter the house through a sealed opening and run to the indoor coil.
A shut-off switch near the outdoor unit isolates it safely for service.
Sitting on the indoor module, it moves heat between the house air and the refrigerant.
Electric furnace or air handler: its fan pushes air through the ducts. The electric backup takes over in extreme cold.
Supply ducts bring air to the rooms; returns bring it back to the unit. Their condition matters as much as the unit's.
It protects the coil and the fan. A dirty filter cuts airflow, so it gets checked regularly.
It runs the heat pump and the backup heat. It must be compatible with the installed system.
Experience Unmatched Comfort with the Elios Electric Furnace in Montreal
Bringing Warmth Home with a Touching Installation Story
In the heart of Montreal, where the winter cold can pierce to the bone, the warmth of a reliable heating system is not just a luxury but a necessity. This is where AirGreen steps in, offering top-tier HVAC solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Quebec climate. Our latest project involved installing an Elios Electric Furnace FEA36HIAHUU230X7 for a family in Montreal, accompanied by a Lifebreath Air Exchanger. The story of this installation is marked by precision, customization, and customer satisfaction, highlighting our commitment to enhancing comfort and indoor air quality.
The Setting
A charming century-old home in the lively Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, known for its architectural charm and close-knit community, was the setting for our installation. The owners, a young couple expecting their first child, sought to modernize their heating system to ensure a warm and secure environment for their new arrival. Their home, with its vintage charm, required a system that could seamlessly integrate without disrupting the aesthetic or structural integrity.
The Challenge
The main challenge was limited space and the need to preserve the home's historic character. The owners also emphasized the importance of energy efficiency and noise reduction, as the nursery would be located near the furnace installation site.
Our Solution
The Elios Electric Furnace FEA36HIAHUU230X7 was perfectly suited for this scenario. With a capacity of 3 Tons and a SEER2 rating of 18.0, this model is renowned for its energy efficiency and quiet operation, with noise levels as low as 41 dB(A). Its compact dimensions (21.02 × 49.02 × 21.02 inches) allowed for discreet installation in a tight utility closet, ensuring the home's aesthetic remained intact.
We complemented the furnace with a Lifebreath Air Exchanger, enhancing the home's air quality without compromising space or comfort. This system efficiently manages ventilation, ensuring the baby's environment stays fresh and pollutant-free.
Technical Excellence and Customer Satisfaction
Our team of certified technicians carried out the installation with meticulous attention to detail. We skillfully and carefully navigated the complexities of integrating modern HVAC technology into a heritage structure, ensuring every connection and calibration was flawlessly executed.
The owners were thrilled with the result. Not only was the installation completed efficiently, but it also qualified them for a LogisVert grant of $3,648, making this investment even more advantageous. Their satisfaction was evident from their glowing testimonial, praising our professionalism and the comfort brought to their home.
A Wise Investment
Choosing the Elios Electric Furnace is more than a matter of comfort. It is an investment in sustainable living. With its SEER2 rating of 18.0, HSPF2 of 7.8, and EER2 of 10.0, this furnace stands out for its low energy consumption and high performance, ensuring owners can enjoy reduced energy bills while contributing to environmental conservation.
Peace of Mind with an Extended Warranty
The system comes with a robust warranty package, offering 10 years coverage on the compressor, parts, and labor. This comprehensive warranty underscores our confidence in the durability and performance of Elios products and gives owners peace of mind knowing their investment is protected.
Conclusion: A Comforting Addition to Montreal Homes
This installation illustrates AirGreen’s commitment to providing customized HVAC solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. From technical specifications to the touching family story and anticipation, every aspect of this project reflects our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. As the Montreal winter approaches, this family rests easy, wrapped in the warmth of their new Elios Electric Furnace, ready to welcome their new member in comfort and style.
How it goes, from the first call to the end
The main steps of this kind of job at AirGreen. Every house has its quirks: the estimate brings them out.
We look at the ducts, the current indoor module, the electrical panel and the planned spot for the outdoor unit.
The equipment combination, capacity and price, in writing. We check whether the combination qualifies for assistance programs.
Access protected, old unit disconnected and removed when it is being replaced.
Electric furnace or air handler, with its coil, connected to the supply and return ducts.
On a level base, raised above the snow, with free space all around.
Insulated, they enter through a sealed opening and run to the indoor coil.
Dedicated circuits, accessible disconnect, a thermostat that works with the heat pump and the backup heat.
Leak test, vacuum, start-up, airflow check and a test of both modes.
Filter, thermostat, backup heat in extreme cold: what to know before winter.
- The on-site estimateWe look at the ducts, the current indoor module, the electrical panel and the planned spot for the outdoor unit.
- The quoteThe equipment combination, capacity and price, in writing. We check whether the combination qualifies for assistance programs.
- Getting readyAccess protected, old unit disconnected and removed when it is being replaced.
- The indoor moduleElectric furnace or air handler, with its coil, connected to the supply and return ducts.
- The outdoor unitOn a level base, raised above the snow, with free space all around.
- The refrigerant linesInsulated, they enter through a sealed opening and run to the indoor coil.
- Electrical and thermostatDedicated circuits, accessible disconnect, a thermostat that works with the heat pump and the backup heat.
- Tests and start-upLeak test, vacuum, start-up, airflow check and a test of both modes.
- The walkthroughFilter, thermostat, backup heat in extreme cold: what to know before winter.
And at your place?
Two quick checks with real numbers: what heat costs, and what your current heaters add up to in BTU/h.
Conversion: 1 W = 3.412 BTU/h. An indication, not a load calculation: baseboards and furnaces are often stronger than the real need, and they can stay as backup. AirGreen confirms the capacity on site.
What to do, season by season
Three habits per season for this unit. They take a few minutes and prevent many calls.
- Check the indoor module's filter.
- Clear winter debris from the outdoor unit.
- Test cooling before the heat arrives.
- Check the filter more often in peak season.
- Keep registers and returns clear.
- Watch condensate drainage near the coil.
- Change or clean the filter.
- Test heating and backup heat before the cold.
- Book periodic maintenance.
- Clear snow around the outdoor unit.
- Store nothing in front of the indoor module.
- Note any unusual noise or smell and call us.
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Text and photo: a real AirGreen Climatisation & Chauffage job. The diagrams are generic illustrations of the type of installation, not a survey of this job site. Sources of the added figures: airgreen.ca product pages (NEEP / AHRI performance), Hydro-Québec (Heat pumps page, LogisVert, read on 13 October 2026), Régie de l’énergie (rate D as of 1 April 2026).