Installation of a Gree Free Match Extreme DoubleZone Heat Pump in Candiac, South Shore
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In the quaint neighborhood of Candiac on Montreal’s South Shore, AirGreen is proud to spotlight a recent standout HVAC installation. Our team recently completed setting up a Gree Free Match Extreme DoubleZone Heat Pump, a testament to our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art climate control solutions. This detailed recount explores the technical prowess, aesthetic integration, and the special benefits of choosing AirGreen for your heating and cooling needs.
Project Overview
The task was to install an 18,000 BTU Gree Free Match Extreme compressor, cleverly coupled with two 9,000 BTU indoor units. These specifications not only promise efficient temperature control but also provide a customizable solution for different zones within the home, ensuring optimal comfort throughout.
Technical Brilliance Unleashed
Energy Efficiency and Performance
The Gree Free Match Extreme stands out with an impressive 23.0 SEER efficiency rating. Equipped with Energy Star certification, this system is designed for homeowners looking for eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. The unit features WiFi capabilities, allowing for seamless integration into smart home systems, granting the user effortless control over their indoor climate from any location.
Unique Features of the Gree Free Match Extreme:
- Heating Capability up to -35°C: Ensures comfort even in the harshest winter conditions.
- Low Voltage Start: Reduces electrical load and enhances overall safety.
- Self-Diagnosis Function: Simplifies maintenance by automatically detecting issues and suggesting solutions.
- Automatic Defrost Function: Guarantees effective operation in freezing weather without manual intervention.
- Reinforced Steel Box and Anti-Corrosion Coated Fins: Offer durability and extend the lifespan of the unit.
Installation Challenges and Solutions
The installation process presented unique challenges, primarily due to the structural specifics of the residential site. The external unit required strategic placement to not only maximize efficiency but also blend aesthetically with the property's exterior. Our skilled technicians implemented custom mounting solutions to secure the compressor robustly while ensuring it remains unobtrusive.
Customer-Centric Service
What sets AirGreen apart is not just our technical expertise, but our dedication to enhancing customer experience. This particular installation was eligible for a substantial $2,040 grant from the LogisVert Program by Hydro-Québec, making it an economically advantageous choice for the homeowner. The AirGreen team facilitated the grant application process, providing comprehensive support to ensure the homeowner maximized their benefits.
Long-Term Reliability and Support
The Gree Free Match Extreme is backed by a robust 10-year warranty on parts, compressor, and labor, courtesy of the manufacturer. This extensive coverage underscores our commitment to long-term customer satisfaction and confidence in the durability of our installations.
Why Choose AirGreen?
Choosing AirGreen means more than just getting a new HVAC system; it's about investing in a solution that promises performance, reliability, and peace of mind. Our installations are meticulously planned and executed, with each project tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of our clients.
We invite you to explore the seamless integration and superior performance of our Gree Free Match Extreme DoubleZone Heat Pump installations. Our portfolio, complete with detailed photographs and technical descriptions, is available on our website, showcasing our capability to transform any space with precision-engineered climate control solutions.
The job tools
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.
How the job unfolds
The main steps of this kind of job at AirGreen. Every house has its quirks: the estimate brings them out.
We look at the room, the outside wall, the line route and where the outdoor unit will go. That is where the capacity gets chosen.
Model, capacity and price, in writing. We also check whether the model qualifies for assistance programs.
Floors and furniture protected, wall plate position marked level, wall opening located.
A single opening, with the slope the drain needs to flow outside.
Set on a stand raised above the snow, with the clearances the manufacturer requires.
Connected, insulated and protected. The opening is then sealed against water, cold air and insects.
A dedicated circuit and an accessible disconnect near the outdoor unit.
Leak test, vacuum, then start-up and a check of heating and cooling.
Remote, modes, filters: we show you the essentials before we leave.
- The on-site estimateWe look at the room, the outside wall, the line route and where the outdoor unit will go. That is where the capacity gets chosen.
- The quoteModel, capacity and price, in writing. We also check whether the model qualifies for assistance programs.
- Getting readyFloors and furniture protected, wall plate position marked level, wall opening located.
- The wall openingA single opening, with the slope the drain needs to flow outside.
- The outdoor unitSet on a stand raised above the snow, with the clearances the manufacturer requires.
- Lines, cable and drainConnected, insulated and protected. The opening is then sealed against water, cold air and insects.
- The electrical workA dedicated circuit and an accessible disconnect near the outdoor unit.
- Tests and start-upLeak test, vacuum, then start-up and a check of heating and cooling.
- The walkthroughRemote, modes, filters: we show you the essentials before we leave.
What we check on a job like this one
Each number is a point we check on site. Switch between summer and winter to watch air and heat move.
In summer, the outdoor unit rejects the house's heat outside.
Generic illustration of this type of installation, not a survey of this job site. Tap a number.
Mounted level on a wall plate, high enough for the air to reach the whole room, with enough space around it to slide the filters out easily.
The refrigerant lines, the communication cable and the drain go through the wall in a single opening, sealed against water, cold air and insects.
Two insulated copper pipes connect the two units. Outside, a line cover can protect them from sun, knocks and weather.
A shut-off switch near the outdoor unit isolates it safely for service. It must stay accessible at all times.
The compressor and the fan. In heating mode it captures heat from the outdoor air, even in winter, and moves it inside.
On the ground or on the wall, it keeps the unit above accumulated snow. The unit stays clear and defrost water can drain away.
The fan needs to blow freely. Storage, a fence or a wall too close, and efficiency drops while noise goes up.
Is your home ready?
Check what applies at your place. A "no" is not a refusal: it is what we sort out during the estimate.
Good habits, once the unit is in place
Six simple habits that keep the unit going. Your list stays on this device.
What to do, season by season
Three habits per season for this unit. They take a few minutes and prevent many calls.
- Clean the indoor unit's filters.
- Clear leaves and debris left on the outdoor unit by winter.
- Test cooling before the first hot days.
- Clean the filters more often when the unit runs a lot.
- Keep plants away from the outdoor unit.
- Check that no water drips from the indoor unit.
- Rake the leaves around the outdoor unit.
- Test heating before the first cold days.
- Book periodic maintenance before winter.
- Keep snow away from the stand and the front of the unit.
- Let the unit defrost: it is normal.
- Never hit the ice on the fins; call us if the unit stays iced up.
The right pages, at the right time
Four statements: true or false?
It all comes down to details you have just seen.
1. In heating mode, the outdoor unit can produce water.
During defrost cycles. That water must drain away without forming ice.
2. You pick the capacity with a simple square-footage rule.
Windows, insulation, orientation and how the room is used all count. Capacity is chosen on site.
3. A multi-zone connects several indoor heads to a single condenser.
One head per room, all on the same condenser. Each room keeps its own temperature.
4. The disconnect can sit behind the patio furniture.
It must stay accessible: it is what shuts the unit off for service.
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What people ask us about this kind of work
Does a wall-mounted heat pump heat in winter?
Wall-mounted or multi-zone: how do I choose?
Where does the outdoor unit go?
Are there grants?
Do I need a permit?
How cold can it heat?
How much can I save?
How is the LogisVert assistance calculated?
Is it noisy?
The outdoor unit is covered in ice: is that normal?
Does AirGreen hold the required licences?
Is the estimate free?
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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).