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Ceiling Cassette | Installation in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore and North Shore

Ceiling cassette heat pumps in Montréal, Laval and Longueuil: heating and A/C from above, nothing on your walls.

A cassette is recessed into the ceiling and blows air in 1, 4 or 8 directions. 189 models, 19 brands, installed by our refrigeration technicians across Greater Montréal, and up to $5,280 in LogisVert on eligible models (indicative amount).

4-way ceiling cassette · Collection image
4-way
8-way 360° ceiling cassette · GREE All Match
8-way 360°
1-way ceiling cassette · Midea 1-way
1-way
189cassettes in our catalogue
19brands installed
130cold-climate models
−35 °Clowest heating temperature (sheet)
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01 · How it works

How a ceiling cassette works: the air leaves the ceiling, then comes down everywhere.

Tap the parts of the cassette, change the mode and the format: the animation follows.

Mode
HeatingCooling
Format
4-way1-way8-way 360°
Heating: warm air blown along the ceiling
Air blown along the ceiling
Room air rising back to the filter
Condensate water drained away
Top view4-wayFour jets, one per side. The most common format, in compact or large.143 models of this format in our catalogue
1Front panel2Louvres and air outlets3Return grille and filter4Coil and fan5Refrigerant lines6Water drainage
Front panelOnly this panel stays visible, flush with the ceiling. Everything else is hidden above.
02 · The formats

4-way, 1-way or 360° cassette: every room has its format.

Tap a format: its air distribution, its dimensions and what our catalogue offers.

Compact 4-way86 modelsLarge 4-way57 models1-way26 models8-way 360°20 models
Top view · the jets move according to the format
Ceiling cassette Compact 4-way : FUJITSU AIRSTAGE CENTAURI compactThe drop-ceiling format
Compact 4-wayHousing about 22 in square: it takes the place of one section of a drop-ceiling grid. For small and medium rooms.
86models in our catalogue
7,000 to 24,000BTU offered
8.1 to 13.3 inhousing height (product sheets)
53 / 86cold-climate models
GREEHAXXAIRFUJITSU AIRSTAGEACDArcoaireTOSOTLennoxLGBoschGoodmanELIOSHitachiMideaForestAirSamsungDirect AirSenvilleYORKDURASTAR
03 · My room

The right cassette capacity for your room, in one move.

AirGreen starting point: 18,000 BTU per 1,000 sq ft, confirmed on site by a refrigeration technician.

Which room?
Finished basementlow or drop ceilingOpen-plan living roomkitchen and living roomStoreshop, showroomOfficeworkstationsRestaurantdining room
Floor area700 sq ft
150 sq ft1,500 sq ft3,000 sq ft
Finished basement : Drop ceiling? The compact cassette takes the place of one grid section. Low ceiling? Look at the 1-way, which is slimmer.
Starting capacity18,000 BTU700 sq ft × 18,000 ÷ 1,000 = 12,600 BTU, rounded up to an available size
Each square = 2 × 2 ft
41cassettes at this capacity
$1,920Highest LogisVert (indicative)
Recommended format: compact 4-way, 1-way or 360°See these models in the tool
04 · Where to put it

Where to install a ceiling cassette: tap the ceiling.

Pick a room, then a ceiling tile: we tell you whether the spot works and which format fits.

The room
Basement20 × 24 ftOpen living room16 × 20 ftStore24 × 32 ft
Top view · each tile = 2 × 2 ft · tap a tile to place the cassette
VerdictGood locationIn the centre, the four jets cover the room evenly. A 4-way or a 360° is ideal here.
480 sq ftfloor area
9,000 BTUstarting capacity
4-way or 360°recommended format
27models that fit
Simplified illustration: the structure, light fixtures and the manufacturer’s clearances decide the final location, during the visit.
05 · My ceiling

The space needed above the ceiling: check whether the cassette fits.

Slide the free space above your ceiling: we count the models whose housing fits.

Free space above the ceiling10 in
AllCompactLarge format1-way
Joists
10 in free
111models out of 182 have a housing slim enough
Compact 4-way8.1 to 13.3 in · 49 / 98 fit
Large 4-way8 to 14.2 in · 43 / 65 fit
1-way5.3 to 9 in · 19 / 19 fit
4 in10 in16 in
The slimmest here: Lennox M1WD, 5.3 in. Housing height according to the product sheet. Room is also needed for the piping and the drain: we measure on site.
06 · Find my model

Find your ceiling cassette among our 189 models.

Filter our 189 cassettes. LogisVert amounts are those shown on each product sheet, for information only.

Capacity
All9,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,000
Format
AllCompact 4-wayLarge 4-way1-way8-way 360°
Priority
GrantExtreme coldQuiet
Options
Cold climate onlyWi-Fi included
45 models out of 189Sorted by indicative grant
07 · Some brands of ceiling cassettes

Our ceiling cassette brands: 19 brands, one installer.

Our 12 featured brands, each with its page. Tap “See the numbers” to compare their series, capacities and grants.

The other brands in our catalogue
DURASTAR · 34Senville · 8YORK · 6Hitachi · 5Arcoaire · 4ACD · 3TOSOT · 3
In our catalogue
Ceiling cassette FUJITSU AIRSTAGEFUJITSU AIRSTAGE
Compact and large CENTAURI cassettes, up to 48,000 BTU.
RLFLUASCENTAURI compactCENTAURI large
17cassette models
7,000 to 48,000 BTUcapacities offered
−21 °Cheats down to (sheet)
$4,320Highest LogisVert
See the page for FUJITSU AIRSTAGE
The catalogue

All our ceiling cassettes, with the filters.

All 189 models, filterable by brand, capacity, heating, refrigerant, Wi-Fi, ENERGY STAR, tonnage and piping. Tap “Compare” to put them side by side.
08 · By the numbers

Our ceiling cassettes by the numbers: capacities, formats, refrigerants, cold climate.

Tap a capacity bar: the charts and the map follow.

189cassettes in our catalogue
19brands
130cold-climate models
$5,280Highest LogisVert
Models by capacityAll capacities
All 189 cassettes
Format189 models
Compact 4-way · 86Large 4-way · 571-way · 268-way 360° · 20
Refrigerant189 models
R-410A · 87R-32 · 60R-454B · 42
Cold climate (NEEP)189 models
Yes · 130No · 59
Wi-Fi189 models
Included · 12Optional · 171No · 6
09 · Brand table

The table of all 19 brands, sorted the way you want.

Tap a header to sort. Cold climate: share of the brand’s models on the NEEP list.

Brand Models ↓Formats Capacities Heats down to Cold climate Max LogisVert
DURASTAR34Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 1-way6,000 to 24,000−30 °C76 %$2,520
GREE26Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 8-way 360°9,000 to 36,000−30 °C58 %$2,880
LG22Compact 4-way, Large 4-way9,000 to 48,000−25 °C95 %$3,912
FUJITSU AIRSTAGE17Compact 4-way, Large 4-way7,000 to 48,000−21 °C71 %$4,320
Lennox13Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 1-way9,000 to 30,000−30 °C85 %$3,240
ELIOS12Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 1-way9,000 to 48,000−25 °C67 %$2,448
Midea9Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 1-way9,000 to 48,000−30 °C100 %$5,280
Bosch8Compact 4-way, Large 4-way9,000 to 48,000−25 °C0 %$0
Direct Air8Compact 4-way, Large 4-way9,000 to 24,000−35 °C75 %$2,520
Senville8Compact 4-way, Large 4-way, 1-way6,000 to 24,000−30 °C100 %$2,448
YORK6Compact 4-way, Large 4-way18,000 to 48,000−18 °C0 %$0
Hitachi5Compact 4-way7,000 to 24,000−20 °C0 %$0
Arcoaire4Compact 4-way, Large 4-way9,000 to 24,000−30 °C75 %$1,872
ForestAir4Compact 4-way, Large 4-way9,000 to 24,000−25 °C100 %$2,640
ACD3Compact 4-way, Large 4-way12,000 to 24,000n. d.0 %$0
TOSOT3Compact 4-way, Large 4-way12,000 to 24,000n. d.0 %$0
Samsung3Compact 4-way9,000 to 18,000−25 °C100 %$1,872
HAXXAIR2Compact 4-way, Large 4-way12,000 to 18,000n. d.100 %$1,440
Goodman2Compact 4-way12,000 to 18,000n. d.100 %$1,872
10 · The map of all 189

The map of all 189 ceiling cassettes: every dot is a model.

Change the view, filter by brand, tap a dot to see the model.

View
GrantQuietExtreme cold
Brand
AllFUJITSU AIRSTAGESamsungGREEMideaLGLennoxDURASTARELIOS
— cold climate: $120 / 1,000 BTU/h— others: $50$5,600$0046,000
Horizontal: capacity at −8 °C (BTU/h)Vertical: indicative LogisVert amount
Ceiling cassette Midea 4-way, 36,000 BTUMidea4-wayLarge 4-way · 36,000 BTU
30,600capacity at −8 °C
$3,672Indicative LogisVert
−30 °Cminimum heating
38 / 52 dBsound low / high
R-454Brefrigerant
yescold climate
Ask about this model
Teal: cold climate · navy: others · 41 models without data for this view
11 · The rankings

The best ceiling cassettes, capacity by capacity.

Pick a capacity: three podiums, calculated from our catalogue’s product sheets.

12,000 BTU41 models18,000 BTU45 models24,000 BTU30 models36,000 BTU11 models48,000 BTU9 models
GrantBiggest LogisVert amount
1Ceiling cassette ForestAir E24, 24,000 BTU
ForestAir E24$2,640
2Ceiling cassette Direct Air Heat Xtreme Pro, 24,000 BTU
Direct Air Heat Xtreme Pro$2,520
3Ceiling cassette DURASTAR Sirius Heat 4-way, 24,000 BTU
DURASTAR Sirius Heat 4-way$2,520
20 eligible models at this capacity
Extreme coldHeats at the lowest temperature
1Ceiling cassette Direct Air Heat Xtreme Pro, 24,000 BTU
Direct Air Heat Xtreme Pro−35 °C
2Ceiling cassette Lennox M33C, 24,000 BTU
Lennox M33C−30 °C
3Ceiling cassette DURASTAR Sirius Heat 4-way, 24,000 BTU
DURASTAR Sirius Heat 4-way−30 °C
Minimum operating temperature, according to the product sheet
QuietThe quietest
1Ceiling cassette Hitachi Mini cassette, 24,000 BTU
Hitachi Mini cassette29 dB
2Ceiling cassette Lennox M33D, 24,000 BTU
Lennox M33D30 dB
3Ceiling cassette FUJITSU AIRSTAGE CENTAURI large, 24,000 BTU
FUJITSU AIRSTAGE CENTAURI large30 dB
At the lowest fan speed, according to the product sheet
12 · Comparison

Compare three ceiling cassettes, line by line.

Pick three models. The best on each line lights up in green.

Brand and seriesFUJITSU AIRSTAGE CENTAURI compactSamsung WindFree 4-wayMidea 4-way
FormatCompact 4-wayCompact 4-wayCompact 4-way
Nominal capacity18,000 BTU18,000 BTU18,000 BTU
Capacity at −8 °C14,400 BTU/h15,600 BTU/h14,900 BTU/h
Minimum heating−21 °C−25 °C−30 °C
Sound at lowest29 dB29 dB24 dB
Sound at highest42 dB39 dB48 dB
SEER21.920.520
RefrigerantR-32R-32R-454B
Wi-FiOptionalIncludedOptional
ENERGY STARYesYesYes
Cold climateYesYesYes
Indicative LogisVert$1,728$1,872$1,788
Samsung WindFree 4-way wins 3 lines, Midea 2, FUJITSU AIRSTAGE 1.Green cell = best of the three on that line. The right choice also depends on your ceiling: we confirm it during the visit.
13 · In winter

Ceiling cassettes in winter: at −25 °C, see how many models still heat.

Slide the temperature: the counter follows the minimum heating temperature shown on each product sheet.

Outside−25 °CA real Montréal winter
−35 °C−15 °C+5 °C
124of 163
124 cassettes still heat at −25 °C, according to their product sheet.
Compact 4-way52 / 69
Large 4-way26 / 48
1-way26 / 26
8-way 360°20 / 20
ArcoaireLennoxLGBoschELIOSGREEMideaForestAirSamsungDirect AirSenvilleDURASTAR
Minimum operating temperature in heating, according to each product sheet. The colder it gets, the lower the capacity: we size with the capacity at −8 °C, and backup heat takes over when needed.
14 · LogisVert

LogisVert grant for a ceiling cassette: up to $5,280, not on every model.

The rule fits on one line. Pick a model: we do the math right in front of you.

✓ENERGY STAR certified
✓At least 12,000 BTU: eligible
✓Cold climate: $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at −8 °C
✓Capacity at −8 °C: 30,600 BTU/h
LogisVert participation guide, version 1.10, in effect September 15, 2026. Assistance cannot exceed the cost before taxes.
Ceiling cassette Midea 4-way, 36,000 BTUIndicative amount
$3,672
30,600 BTU/h at −8 °C ÷ 1,000 × 120 $ = $3,672
The math matches the amount on the product sheet. Only Hydro-Québec confirms the assistance granted.
The biggest amounts in our catalogue
Midea 4-way · 48,000 BTU$5,280
FUJITSU AIRSTAGE CENTAURI large · 48,000 BTU$4,320
LG Dual Vane · 48,000 BTU$3,912
All about LogisVert
15 · Cassette, wall-mounted or ducted

Ceiling cassette, wall-mounted heat pump or ducted unit: three ways to blow air.

Pick a criterion: the line lights up in all three columns.

Compare on
Where it goesWhat you seeThe air pathIdeal forTo plan for
Cassette
Where it goesRecessed into the ceiling
What you seeA panel flush with the ceiling
The air path1, 4 or 8 directions, along the ceiling
Ideal forBasements, large open rooms, stores
To plan forSpace above the ceiling
You are here
Wall-mounted
Where it goesMounted high on the wall
What you seeThe unit on the wall
The air pathForward, into the room
Ideal forOne room or an open floor
To plan forA free wall and a route for the piping
See wall-mounted units
Ducted
Where it goesHidden in a ceiling, a closet or an attic
What you seeOnly grilles
The air pathThrough short ducts to one or more rooms
Ideal forSeveral rooms with no visible unit
To plan forRoom for the unit and the ducts
See ducted units
16 · Installation

Ceiling cassette installation, step by step.

Let it play, or tap a step. This is how a typical installation goes.

1Visit and measurements2Ceiling opening3Piping and drain4Outdoor unit5Electrical6Start-up7Walkthrough
Step 2 out of 7Ceiling openingWe mark and cut the opening, then hang the housing from the structure, level. In a drop ceiling, it replaces one section of the grid.
Pause
17 · True or false

True or false: six common beliefs about ceiling cassettes.

Answer, and the answer appears with the numbers from our catalogue.

STATEMENT 1« A ceiling cassette only does air conditioning. »
TrueFalse
STATEMENT 2« You absolutely need a drop ceiling. »
TrueFalse
STATEMENT 3« Every cassette qualifies for LogisVert. »
TrueFalse
STATEMENT 4« A 1-way cassette can go near a wall. »
TrueFalse
STATEMENT 5« The more powerful the cassette, the better. »
TrueFalse
STATEMENT 6« A cassette can be very quiet. »
TrueFalse
Score: 0 out of 6Still 6 statements left to sort out.
Start over
18 · Maintenance

Ceiling cassette maintenance: five simple steps.

Check what’s done. We take care of the rest during the annual maintenance.

Clean the filterGrille open, filter out: vacuum, then lukewarm water. As often as the manufacturer’s manual says.Wipe the panelA damp cloth, unit turned off. No abrasive products.Watch the drainA drip on the ceiling or a noisy pump? Call us before the water damages the ceiling.Clear the outdoor unitSnow and ice around the unit block the air: clear it after storms.Annual maintenanceA refrigeration technician cleans the coil and the fan, checks the drain and the connections.
Your cassette is ready for the season at0 %The annual maintenance isn’t done: we can take care of it.Schedule my maintenance
19 · Questions

Frequently asked questions about ceiling cassettes.

Short answers, with the numbers from our catalogue.

Is a ceiling cassette a heat pump?−

Yes. Connected to an outdoor unit, it heats in winter and cools in summer. The minimum heating temperature varies by model: down to −35 °C in our catalogue, according to the manufacturer’s sheet.

Do I need a drop ceiling?+
How much space is needed above the ceiling?+
What capacity do I need for my basement?+
Am I eligible for the LogisVert grant?+
Is a cassette noisy?+
Where does the condensate water go?+
Can a cassette heat several rooms?+
Can several cassettes be connected to one outdoor unit?+
Do you install all the brands on this page?+
How do I maintain a cassette?+
How much does a ceiling cassette installation cost?+
What’s the difference between a 4-way, a 1-way and a 360° cassette?+
Is a ceiling cassette suitable for a store or an office?+
AirGreen · Montréal, Laval, South Shore, North Shore

A cassette is chosen at the ceiling, not from a catalogue. We come and measure.

A refrigeration technician checks the space above the ceiling, the structure and the best location, then gives you a written quote. The estimate is free.

Free on-site estimateWe measure the ceiling and the space above it
Written quote within 24 hoursAfter the visit, no pressure
RBQ 5645-9605-01Subclasses 15.8, 15.10 and 16
Sources verified on October 1, 2026. airgreen.ca product sheets (capacity, capacity at −8 °C, minimum heating temperature, sound, dimensions, refrigerant, ENERGY STAR, cold climate) · Hydro-Québec, LogisVert participation guide, version 1.10 in effect September 15, 2026 · NEEP cold-climate heat pump list · ENERGY STAR. AirGreen starting rule: 18,000 BTU per 1,000 sq ft, adjusted on site. Amounts shown are estimates; only the responsible organizations confirm the assistance granted.