PTAC heat pump or air conditioner?

Both cool. The air conditioner heats only with its electric heater. The heat pump heats first in heat pump mode, which gives back about 3 kWh of heat per kWh paid at 8 °C, then switches to the heater when it gets colder.

What size for my room?

Every manufacturer publishes a floor-area range per model: about 105 to 170 sq ft for a 7,000 BTU, 225 to 335 sq ft for a 15,000. We confirm it on site: windows, exterior walls and ceiling change everything.

208 V or 230 V, what’s the difference?

Many buildings are supplied at 208 V. The unit delivers a little less there: the 15,000 BTU Trane R-32 goes from 14,600 to 14,200 BTU/h, and its heater from 5,000 to 4,090 W. We check the voltage before choosing.

Does a PTAC qualify for LogisVert?

No. Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert covers ENERGY STAR certified split heat pumps (central or wall-mounted) with an outdoor unit of at least 12,000 BTU/h (guide v1.10, September 15, 2026). A PTAC is a single-package unit. If the grant matters to you, let’s talk wall heat pumps.

Can I keep my wall sleeve?

Often, yes. The standard size is 42 × 16 in. If it is straight, watertight and in good shape, the new unit slides in with its grille. We inspect it before confirming the model.

What about fresh air?

A PTAC heats and cools the room’s air. Its fresh-air vent, when it has one, lets outside air in as is, with no filter and no heat recovery. To truly ventilate, we add an air exchanger.

Less than before. The 7,000 and 9,000 BTU Trane R-32 run at 46 dB(A) on low speed; the largest models in our catalogue reach 53 to 55 dB(A). In a bedroom, choose the right size: an oversized unit starts and stops more often.

Do you also do the electrical circuit?

Yes. Our RBQ licence 5645-9605-01 covers electrical work (subclass 16), as well as ventilation (15.8) and refrigeration (15.10). The circuit, outlet and breaker matched to the heater: same crew.

Which PTAC brand should I choose?

Each has its strong point: Amana for range, Trane for quiet, GE for heat pump heating down to −4 °C, Durastar and Senville for their 10-year compressor warranty, Friedrich for its fresh-air vent. We recommend based on the room, the voltage and the sleeve.

100% free on-site quote100 models · 8 brands · Updated September 30, 2026

PTAC · Through-the-wall heat pumps and air conditioners

PTAC Installation in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore and North Shore

Q: R-32, R-410A or R-454B?

Our catalogue has 50 PTACs on R-410A, 47 on R-32 and 3 on R-454B. R-32 and R-454B have a much lower global warming potential than R-410A: that is where the industry is heading.

Q: How much does a PTAC cost to run?

For a 15,000 BTU Trane R-32 at Hydro-Québec Rate D: about $0.16 an hour cooling, $0.14 in heat pump mode and $0.56 on the heater, before taxes. The “Weather and the bill” tool does the math for other models.

One opening in the wall, and the whole room is heated and cooled. We install and replace PTACs from 8 brands, in 100 models, in condos, hotels, residences and offices across Greater Montreal.

Find the right size See the 8 brands

Outside30 °C

In the room21 °C

Cooling · heat goes outside

Cooling$0.16/h

Heat pump$0.14/h

Heater$0.56/h

Trane R-32 15,000 BTU: 1,404 W for 14,600 BTU/h of cooling. The room’s heat leaves through the back.

100 modelsin our catalogue, 92 with a full spec sheet

8 brandsAmana, Trane, Friedrich, GE…

7,000 to 17,000BTU, from bedroom to living room

42 × 16 inthe standard wall sleeve size

01 · What is a PTAC?

What is a PTAC? Ten parts in a 42-inch box.

PTAC stands for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner: an all-in-one air conditioner or heat pump that goes through the wall. Here is what is inside, part by part.

Tap a numbered part

Room sideStreet side

3The electric heater

It heats when the heat pump is no longer enough, or on its own on an air conditioner. Its size follows the cord and circuit: 2.5, 3.5 or 5 kW depending on the model.Up to 5,000 W · $0.56 an hour

PTAC installed by AirGreen in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore and North Shore — A PTAC slides into a wall sleeve: nothing on the floor, nothing on the balcony.

02 · Your room

What size PTAC for your room? Slide and it sorts itself.

Every manufacturer publishes the floor area its unit covers. We match the 74 spec sheets with your room, at 230 or 208 V.

200sq ft

Room area80 sq ft400 sq ft

Heat with a heat pump too?

Building voltage

Not sure? Many buildings run on 208 V: we check it on site.

200 sq ft about 14 × 14 ft

21models cover your room

9 Amana4 Trane4 Gree2 Friedrich1 Senville1 GE Zoneline

AmanaHeat pump

Amana PMH R-32 heat pump · 12,000 BTU

11,400real BTU/h at 230 V

160 sq ftyour room240 sq ft

Heater 5.0 kWEER 11.3R-32

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

FriedrichHeat pump

Friedrich ZoneAire heat pump · 12,000 BTU

11,800real BTU/h at 230 V

165 sq ftyour room250 sq ft

Heater 3.5 kWEER 11.6R-410A

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

SenvilleHeat pump

Senville R-32 heat pump · 12,000 BTU

12,000real BTU/h at 230 V

170 sq ftyour room255 sq ft

Heater 3.5 kWEER 11.5R-32

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

GE ZonelineHeat pump

GE Zoneline heat pump · 12,000 BTU

12,000real BTU/h at 230 V

170 sq ftyour room255 sq ft

Heater 4.8 kWEER 11.6R-454B

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

TraneHeat pump

Trane ProSpace R-32 heat pump · 12,000 BTU

12,100real BTU/h at 230 V

172 sq ftyour room258 sq ft

Heater 5.0 kWEER 11.6R-32

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

GreeHeat pump

Gree R-410A heat pump · 12,000 BTU

11,800real BTU/h at 230 V

144 sq ftyour room216 sq ft

Heater 5.0 kWEER 11.6R-410A

See its hourly cost Spec sheet

And 15 more in the grid below. We help you choose.

Based on the floor-area ranges published by Amana, Trane, Friedrich, GE, Gree and Senville. High ceiling, big window, corner of the building: aim for the top of the range.

03 · Weather and the bill

How much does a PTAC cost to run? Turn the thermometer.

Air conditioner in summer, heat pump in mild weather, electric heater in deep cold. Costs come from the manufacturer’s published watts and Hydro-Québec Rate D (11.142 ¢/kWh), before taxes.

Outside−8 °C

In the room21 °C

Heat pump or heater?

35 °CCoolingResting8 °C · rating pointThreshold not published−30 °C

−8 °Coutside

Outdoor temperature−30 °C0 °C35 °C

With which unit?

Trane ProSpace R-32 heat pump · 15,000 BTU · see the spec sheet

Heat pump or heater?$0.14 to $0.56 per hourTrane does not publish the temperature at which its heat pump hands over to the heater. Below 8 °C, we set that threshold with you at installation.

Cooling1,404 W

$0.16per hour

Simulated total: $0.00

Heat pump1,288 W

$0.14per hour

Simulated total: $0.00

Heater5,000 W

$0.56per hour

Simulated total: $0.00

0 h 00of simulated run time · 1 second = 10 minutes

One summer of cooling$31.29200 hours of run time (5 h a day, 40 days), the default of Hydro-Québec’s calculator.

Why the heat pump3.1 for 1Every kWh paid in heat pump mode gives back 3.1 kWh of heat, measured at 8 °C. The heater gives back 1.

04 · Our 8 brands

Different PTAC brands throughout Greater Montreal

Tap a brand: its strong point, its models, its warranty. Each tile leads to all of its PTACs.

Selected

ForestAir

1 modelSee the ForestAir PTAC

Durastar

18 modelsSee all 18 Durastar PTACs

Senville

3 modelsSee all 3 Senville PTACs

The widest range

AmanaUp to 16,700 BTU/h

Five series (PTC, PTH, HEC, HEH, PMH) in R-32 or R-410A, from 7,000 to 17,000 BTU. The only brand in our catalogue that goes up to the 17,000 size.

Source: Amana catalogue MC-DPTAC 10-23

Models in catalogue45

RefrigerantsR-32 · R-410A

Real capacity6,900 to 16,700 BTU/h

Compressor warranty5 years

See all 45 Amana PTACs

05 · Rankings

PTAC brand rankings, based on what matters to you.

Number of models, efficiency, heater, heat pumps: the ranking changes with every click.

1Amana

45 modelsSee its PTACs

1Amana45 models

2Durastar

18 modelsSee its PTACs

2Durastar18 models

3Trane

16 modelsSee its PTACs

3Trane16 models

4Friedrich

8 modelsSee its PTACs

4Friedrich8 models

5Gree

6 modelsSee its PTACs

5Gree6 models

6GE Zoneline

3 modelsSee its PTACs

6GE Zoneline3 models

7Senville

3 modelsSee its PTACs

7Senville3 models

Number of PTACs from each brand in our catalogue.

06 · Explore the 100

Compare the 92 PTACs: four filters, one table, one comparator.

Every row comes from the manufacturer’s spec sheet. Pick up to three models to see them side by side.

Brand

Type

Capacity

Refrigerant

92models

Sort:

ModelTypeBTU/h 230 VBTU/h 208 VEERHeaterRange (sq ft)Compressor

Amana HEC R-32 air conditioner · 7,000Air conditioner7,0007,00013.85.0 kW105–1705 years

Amana HEH R-32 heat pump · 7,000Heat pump7,1007,10013.35.0 kW105–1705 years

Trane ProSpace R-32 air conditioner · 7,000Air conditioner7,4007,20013.33.5 kW108–1725 years

Durastar R-410A heat pump · 7,000Heat pump7,2006,80013.13.5 kWto be confirmed10 years

Durastar R-410A air conditioner · 7,000Air conditioner7,2007,00013.13.5 kWto be confirmed10 years

Durastar R-32 heat pump · 7,000Heat pump7,2007,10013.13.5 kWto be confirmed10 years

Durastar R-32 air conditioner · 7,000Air conditioner7,3007,20013.13.5 kWto be confirmed10 years

Amana HEC R-410A air conditioner · 7,000Air conditioner7,0007,00013.15.0 kW105–1705 years

Amana HEC R-32 air conditioner · 7,000

7,000BTU/h 230 V13.8EER5.0 kWheater

Air conditioner · R-32 · 105–170

Amana HEH R-32 heat pump · 7,000

7,100BTU/h 230 V13.3EER5.0 kWheater

Heat pump · R-32 · 105–170

Trane ProSpace R-32 air conditioner · 7,000

7,400BTU/h 230 V13.3EER3.5 kWheater

Air conditioner · R-32 · 108–172

Durastar R-410A heat pump · 7,000

7,200BTU/h 230 V13.1EER3.5 kWheater

Heat pump · R-410A · to be confirmed

Durastar R-410A air conditioner · 7,000

7,200BTU/h 230 V13.1EER3.5 kWheater

Air conditioner · R-410A · to be confirmed

Durastar R-32 heat pump · 7,000

7,200BTU/h 230 V13.1EER3.5 kWheater

Heat pump · R-32 · to be confirmed

Durastar R-32 air conditioner · 7,000

7,300BTU/h 230 V13.1EER3.5 kWheater

Air conditioner · R-32 · to be confirmed

Amana HEC R-410A air conditioner · 7,000

7,000BTU/h 230 V13.1EER5.0 kWheater

Air conditioner · R-410A · 105–170

Comparator 2/3The best figure in each row is in green

Trane ProSpace R-32 heat pump · 12,000

Cooling 230 V12,100 BTU/h

EER11.6

COP at 8 °C3.4

Cooling, per hour$0.12

Heater5.0 kW

Compressor warranty5 years

GE Zoneline heat pump · 12,000

Cooling 230 V12,000 BTU/h

EER11.6

COP at 8 °C3.6

Cooling, per hour$0.12

Heater4.8 kW

Compressor warranty5 years

07 · 208 V or 230 V

PTAC on 208 V or 230 V: same unit, not the same output.

Many buildings are supplied at 208 V. Switch and watch the bars shrink: these are the published figures, model by model.

CoolingHeaterCooling bars zoomed in to show the gap

DurastarDurastar R-410A heat pump

14,700 BTU/hHeater 3.54 kW

SenvilleSenville R-32 heat pump

14,700 BTU/hHeater 3.50 kW

GE ZonelineGE Zoneline heat pump

15,100 BTU/hHeater 4.80 kW

AmanaAmana PMH R-32 heat pump

14,400 BTU/hHeater 5.00 kW

TraneTrane ProSpace R-32 heat pump

14,600 BTU/hHeater 5.00 kW

GreeGree R-410A heat pump

14,500 BTU/hHeater 5.00 kW

FriedrichFriedrich ZoneAire heat pump

14,500 BTU/hHeater 3.45 kW

At 230 V, every unit delivers its full published output. Switch to 208 V to see the difference.

08 · Refrigerants

R-32, R-410A or R-454B: the refrigerants in our PTACs.

R-410A still dominates installed units; R-32 and R-454B are taking over with a much lower climate impact.

R-410A50 PTAC

2,088GWP over 100 yearsThe old standard. Still half the catalogue, and most installed units.

R-3247 PTAC

675GWP over 100 yearsThree times less GWP. Trane, Amana, Durastar, Senville and ForestAir offer it.

R-454B3 PTAC

466GWP over 100 yearsThe lowest of the three. GE’s choice for its Zoneline.

GWP: global warming potential, values from the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (1 = CO₂). PTAC counts: our catalogue on September 30, 2026.

09 · PTAC or wall heat pump?

PTAC or wall heat pump? A PTAC is not always the right answer.

Tell us what matters: we show you what wins, and why.

What matters most to you?

Our advice: PTACA new PTAC is the simplest replacement.If it is straight and in good shape, the new unit slides into your sleeve with its grille. No new opening, no outdoor unit.See the size you need

PTACWall heat pumpElectric baseboards

CoolsYesYesNo

HeatsHeat pump in mild weather, then heaterHeat pump, even in deep cold (cold-climate models)Heater only

InstallationOne box in a 42 × 16 in sleeveAn indoor and an outdoor unit, connectedOn the wall, under the window

LogisVertNo: it is a single-package unitPossible: ENERGY STAR split system, outdoor unit of 12,000 BTU/h or moreNo

Best forBedrooms, condos, hotels, offices with a sleeveHouses, plexes, large roomsBackup heat

PTAC

CoolsYes

HeatsHeat pump in mild weather, then heater

InstallationOne box in a 42 × 16 in sleeve

LogisVertNo: it is a single-package unit

Best forBedrooms, condos, hotels, offices with a sleeve

Wall heat pump

CoolsYes

HeatsHeat pump, even in deep cold (cold-climate models)

InstallationAn indoor and an outdoor unit, connected

LogisVertPossible: ENERGY STAR split system, outdoor unit of 12,000 BTU/h or more

Best forHouses, plexes, large rooms

Baseboards

CoolsNo

HeatsHeater only

InstallationOn the wall, under the window

LogisVertNo

Best forBackup heat

10 · Fresh air

PTAC and air exchanger: one heats, the other ventilates.

Heating and cooling, yes. Ventilating is an air exchanger’s job. Compare the three scenarios.

Blue: air treated by the PTACOrange: stale air leaving

The same air, heated or cooled.The PTAC circulates the room’s air over its coils. It goes through the filter, but no fresh air comes in: stale air stays.

256 air exchangers, 7 brands, installed by our crewsSee all air exchangers

Fantech58 models Lifebreath52 models Venmar41 models vänEE41 models GreenTek30 models Broan-NuTone26 models Direct Air8 models

11 · Your building

Replacing a building’s PTACs: the numbers for the whole fleet.

Slide the number of units. Total heater load, hourly cost and cooling season recalculate.

24units

Number of PTACs in the building1150

Typical model

Heater, whole fleet120 kWIf every unit heats on its heater at the same time

One hour of cooling$2.7924 × $0.12

One hour in heat pump mode$2.52Same heat as the heater, 3.4 times cheaper

One summer of cooling558 $200 h per unit, Hydro-Québec calculator

Estimates before taxes at Hydro-Québec Rate D (11.142 ¢/kWh). A building on Rate G or M pays differently: we redo the math with your bill.

12 · Replacement and installation

PTAC replacement and installation, step by step.

Choose your case. Each step says what we do and what we need from you.

One photo, two minutesSend a photo of the unit in place and of its nameplate: model, voltage, size. That is often enough to find the right replacement.

What we need from youA photo of the nameplate and one of the sleeve, room side.

13 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PTACs.

An all-in-one unit that goes through the wall: compressor, fans and heater in a single box, slid into a sleeve. PTAC stands for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner. You see them under the windows of hotels, condos and residences: one room, one unit.

AirGreen · Greater Montreal

A PTAC that is wearing out? We replace it in the same sleeve.

Send us a photo of the nameplate: we come back with the right model, its output at 208 or 230 V and a written price.

Book my free estimate 514 316-2973South Shore: 514-316-3007 · sales@airgreen.ca

The AirGreen team in one minute

RBQ licence 5645-9605-01Ventilation (15.8), refrigeration (15.10) and electrical (16): we do the circuit too.

$5M liability insurance$5,000,000 of coverage from the start to the end of the work.

Showroom in Boucherville1370 Joliot-Curie St., unit 712. For everything else, we come to you.

Sources checked on September 30, 2026.

Capacities, EER, heaters, floor-area ranges, sound and refrigerants: each model’s AirGreen spec sheet, taken from the manufacturers’ documents (Trane PART-SVX007A-EN, Sept. 2024 · Amana MC-DPTAC 10-23 · Friedrich PP_PTACPRE_2023 and brochure BR_PTAC rev. 09-26-25 · GE Zoneline AZHS rev. 02-2024 · Gree PTAC II · Durastar V1.0_12.22 · senville.com, Sept. 22, 2026). Costs: Hydro-Québec Rate D, second tier, 11.142 ¢/kWh in effect since April 1, 2026, before taxes. Grants: LogisVert residential participation guide, version 1.10 of September 15, 2026.

Costs shown are estimates; eligibility for a program is confirmed by the organization in charge. The final size is confirmed on site.