Packaged or central split: which one?

Packaged, when there is no room inside or the unit has to go on the roof: plexes, houses without a basement, businesses. Split, when there is already a furnace or a basement, and when the LogisVert rebate counts in the budget.

Does a packaged unit qualify for LogisVert?

The LogisVert guide in force (version 1.10, September 15, 2026) names the split (central) heat pump and the mini-split (wall-mounted). Packaged units are not listed. Have Hydro-Québec confirm before counting on a rebate.

Does it heat in the dead of winter?

The Gree, Tosot and Kinghome Rooftop R32 heat down to -30 °C per their spec sheets. At -8.3 °C, the 3-ton still delivers 21,800 BTU/h. For the coldest days, we plan backup heat from the design stage.

Do I need a permit for a rooftop unit?

It depends on the city. 56 of the 194 municipalities in our directory require a permit, and several regulate units visible on a roof. Our Permits and regulations page gives each city’s rule.

How much power do I need?

Starting point: 18,000 BTU/h per 1,000 sq ft, then we adjust for insulation, windows and floor at the visit. One ton is 12,000 BTU/h. The catalogue runs from 2 to 12.5 tons.

Do I also need an air exchanger?

A packaged unit heats, cools and moves the air, but it does not renew it. An air exchanger replaces stale air with fresh air, recovering heat on the way. Both connect to the same ducts.

Which refrigerant should I choose?

R-410A is in most models (GWP 2,088). York is moving to R-454B (GWP 466) and the Rooftop R32 uses R-32 (GWP 675). Both new refrigerants are A2L-rated and handled by a trained technician.

Is the estimate really free?

Yes, the in-home estimate is free for residential customers. Nothing to sign during the visit, and the final offer always comes before work begins.

Why no prices online?

The price of a packaged unit depends mostly on the installation: lifting onto the roof, ducts, electrical, permits. We price it on site, then send you a written final offer.

139 models · 8 brandsUpdated September 30, 2026

Packaged heat pump · Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore, North Shore

Packaged heat pump: all the comfort in one box, sitting on your roof.

A single outdoor unit heats, cools and moves the air through the whole building. No refrigerant lines inside your walls. We install 139 models from 8 brands, from 2 to 12.5 tons, with a free in-home estimate.

Find my packaged unit See the 139 models

Animation: click a season

In winter, the unit captures heat from the outdoor air, even cold, and pushes it through the ducts to every floor.

139packaged units in our catalogue

8 brandsDaikin, York, Trane, Goodman, Lennox, Gree, Tosot, Kinghome

2 to 12.5 tfrom bungalow to commercial roof

-30 °Cheating on the Rooftop R32, per the spec sheet

On this page

13 parts · about 8 minutes · everything is clickable

01Find yours 02Packaged or split 03Open the box 04Our 8 brands 05Compare brands 06Cold weather 07Where it goes 08Fresh air 09Rebates 10Refrigerant 11Installation 12Quiz 13Questions

01 · Find your packaged unit

Which packaged heat pump for your building?

Three clicks: your building, its size and what matters most. The size in tons and the matching series from our catalogue show up right away.

1. Your building

2. Area to heat

1,800 sq ft

3. What matters most

3tons

1,800 sq ft × 18 BTU/h = 32,400 BTU/h, or 2.7 tons → 3 tons in the catalogue. Indicative: we confirm at the visit based on insulation and windows.

See the matching packaged units

Your setupPlex, flat roof · 1,800 sq ft · 3 tons · priority deep cold

Gree · Tosot · Kinghome

Rooftop R32

Available in 3 tons

SEER 18.0HSPF 8.3 to 8.8R-322, 3, 4, 5 t

21,800 BTU/h at -8.3 °C (certified rating)

ENERGY STAR cold climate, heating down to -30 °C per the spec sheet.

See the 10 models

Daikin

Daikin DP16HM

Available in 3 tons

SEER 15.5 to 16.0HSPF 8.2R-410A2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5 t

ENERGY STAR from 3 to 5 tons per our sheets.

See the 6 models

Trane

Trane XL15c

Available in 3 tons

SEER 15.0HSPF 8.2 to 8.4R-410A2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5 t

All six sizes are ENERGY STAR certified per our sheets.

See the 6 models

Suggestions to discuss, not a quote: the right model also depends on the roof, the ducts and the electrical.

Key point: starting point of 18,000 BTU/h per 1,000 sq ft, then we confirm at the visit based on insulation and windows.

02 · Packaged or split

What is a packaged heat pump, and how is it different from a central split system?

A packaged heat pump puts in one outdoor unit everything a central split system spreads over two. Switch views to see what disappears from the basement.

The packaged unit

One unit, outside: roof, ground pad or commercial roof.
No refrigerant lines inside the building.
Nothing in the basement: the space stays yours.
Ducts come in through the roof or the wall.

Criterion	Packaged	Central split	Wall-mounted (ductless mini-split)
Units	One, outside	Two: outside + inside	One outside + one or more heads
Refrigerant inside the home	None	Two lines to the indoor unit	Lines to each head
Space used indoors	None	Coil or furnace	Wall heads
Ducts	Yes, whole building	Yes, whole building	No
Typical location	Flat plex roof, ground pad, commercial roof	House with a basement	Room by room
LogisVert (guide 1.10)	Not named	Named (split)	Named (mini-split)
AirGreen catalogue	139 packaged units	Central heat pumps	Wall-mounted heat pumps

Units

Packaged: One, outside

Central split: Two: outside + inside

Wall-mounted: One outside + one or more heads

Refrigerant inside the home

Packaged: None

Central split: Two lines to the indoor unit

Wall-mounted: Lines to each head

Space used indoors

Packaged: None

Central split: Coil or furnace

Wall-mounted: Wall heads

Ducts

Packaged: Yes, whole building

Central split: Yes, whole building

Wall-mounted: No

Typical location

Packaged: Flat plex roof, ground pad, commercial roof

Central split: House with a basement

Wall-mounted: Room by room

LogisVert (guide 1.10)

Packaged: Not named

Central split: Named (split)

Wall-mounted: Named (mini-split)

AirGreen catalogue

Packaged: 139 packaged units

Central split: Central heat pumps

Wall-mounted: Wall-mounted heat pumps

Key point: a packaged unit keeps the refrigerant outside and frees up the basement; it needs ductwork.

03 · How it works

Open the box: seven parts, one unit.

Tap the numbers. Switch seasons: the refrigerant reverses and the same unit goes from heating to cooling.

Tap a number

Seven parts, one box.

Each number on the cutaway opens the part and explains what it does. Switch seasons to see the refrigerant change direction.

Heating: the outdoor coil captures heat outside, the compressor concentrates it, the indoor coil gives it to the home’s air.

Tap a number

Seven parts, one box.

Each number on the cutaway opens the part and explains what it does. Switch seasons to see the refrigerant change direction.

Heating: the outdoor coil captures heat outside, the compressor concentrates it, the indoor coil gives it to the home’s air.

04 · Our packaged heat pump brands

Eight brands, 139 packaged units, from 2 to 12.5 tons.

Daikin, York, Trane, Goodman, Lennox, Gree, Tosot and Kinghome: filter, open a card, then the brand’s collection.

The 139 packaged units in our catalogue, by brand

Tap a segment to open the brand

Daikin 48 · 35 %York 43 · 31 %Trane 16 · 12 %Goodman 12 · 9 %Lennox 10 · 7 %Gree 4 · 3 %Tosot 4 · 3 %Kinghome 2 · 1 %

Packaged Heat Pump System | Installation in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore and North Shore - AirGreen Unit — Our packaged heat pumps, installed across Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore and the North Shore.

8 brands · 139 models shown

York

2 to 12.5 tonsSEER 13.4 to 14.3R-454B and R-410A

See the 43 York models

Trane

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 16 Trane models

Goodman

2 to 5 tonsSEER 15.5 to 16.0R-410A

See the 12 Goodman models

Lennox

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 10 Lennox models

Daikin

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 48 Daikin models

Gree

2, 3, 4 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 4 Gree models

Tosot

2, 3, 4 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 4 Tosot models

Kinghome

3 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 2 Kinghome models

8 brands · 139 models shown

York

2 to 12.5 tonsSEER 13.4 to 14.3R-454B and R-410A

See the 43 York models

Trane

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 16 Trane models

Goodman

2 to 5 tonsSEER 15.5 to 16.0R-410A

See the 12 Goodman models

Lennox

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 10 Lennox models

Daikin

2 to 5 tonsSEER 14.0 to 16.0R-410A

See the 48 Daikin models

Gree

2, 3, 4 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 4 Gree models

Tosot

2, 3, 4 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 4 Tosot models

Kinghome

3 and 5 tonsSEER 18.0R-32

See the 2 Kinghome models

Swipe to see the other brands.

Key point: the widest choice is at Daikin (48) and York (43); the only ENERGY STAR cold-climate units are the Gree, Tosot and Kinghome Rooftop R32.

05 · Compare brands

Which brand is the most efficient?

On our spec sheets, the Gree, Tosot and Kinghome Rooftop R32 have the highest SEER (18.0). Compare all eight brands on the same scale, then in the full table.

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Tap a brand.

Each bar runs from the brand’s least efficient model to its most efficient. The further right, the better.

Brand	Models	Series	Sizes	SEER	HSPF	Refrigerant	ENERGY STAR
Daikin	48	DP16HM · DP16HH · DP5HH · DP5HM · DP14HH · DP14HM · DP3HH · DP3HM	2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	8.0 to 8.3	R-410A	4 DP16HM models (3, 3.5, 4 and 5 tons)
York	43	PH3 · PHE4 · Sunline WN/XN · Sun Core · Sun Pro WP/XP	2 to 12.5 tons	13.4 to 14.3	6.7 to 8.0	R-454B and R-410A	None on our sheets
Trane	16	XL15c · XR13-4H · XR13-4C	2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	8.0 to 8.4	R-410A	All 6 XL15c
Goodman	12	16 SEER vertical · 16 SEER horizontal	2 to 5 tons	15.5 to 16.0	8.0 to 8.2	R-410A	3 models (3, 3.5 and 4 tons)
Lennox	10	LRP14HP · LRP16HP	2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	8.0 to 8.2	R-410A	None on our sheets
Gree	4	Rooftop R32	2, 3, 4 and 5 tons	18.0	8.3 to 8.8	R-32	All 4, cold climate
Tosot	4	Rooftop R32	2, 3, 4 and 5 tons	18.0	8.3 to 8.8	R-32	All 4, cold climate
Kinghome	2	Rooftop R32	3 and 5 tons	18.0	8.3 to 8.5	R-32	Both, cold climate

Values from the AirGreen catalogue spec sheets, read on September 30, 2026. SEER and HSPF as listed on each sheet.

05 · Compare brands

Which brand is the most efficient?

On our spec sheets, the Gree, Tosot and Kinghome Rooftop R32 have the highest SEER (18.0). Compare all eight brands on the same scale, then in the full table.

12141618

Tap a brand.

Each bar runs from the brand’s least efficient model to its most efficient. The further right, the better.

Brand	SEER	Refrigerant
Daikin 48 models · 2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	R-410A
York 43 models · 2 to 12.5 tons	13.4 to 14.3	R-454B and R-410A
Trane 16 models · 2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	R-410A
Goodman 12 models · 2 to 5 tons	15.5 to 16.0	R-410A
Lennox 10 models · 2 to 5 tons	14.0 to 16.0	R-410A
Gree 4 models · 2, 3, 4 and 5 tons	18.0	R-32
Tosot 4 models · 2, 3, 4 and 5 tons	18.0	R-32
Kinghome 2 models · 3 and 5 tons	18.0	R-32

06 · Québec cold

Does a packaged heat pump heat in the dead of winter?

Yes: the Rooftop R32 heats down to -30 °C per its spec sheet, and the 3-ton still delivers 21,800 BTU/h at -8.3 °C. Drop the temperature to see.

1. Pick the size

2. Drop the temperature

-8 °C

-35 °C-8.3 °C: certified point+15 °C

Gree Rooftop R32 · AHRI 215866830 · HSPF 8.5 · 63 dB outdoor. Tosot and Kinghome: same certified capacities.

Comfort zone

It heats with ease.

At -8.3 °C, the certified rating of the 3 ton unit still delivers 21,800 BTU/h. Milder than that, it delivers more.

Certified capacity at -8.3 °C

21,800BTU/h

61 % of rated capacity (36,000 BTU/h)

See the model’s spec sheet

How much power is left at -8 °C, in BTU/h

Rated capacityRooftop R32 packaged unit at -8.3 °CMidea EVOX G3 central split at -8 °C

Certified ratings (AHRI Gree 216763049 to 215866831, Midea 215471340 to 215471345). Tap a size to show it in the thermometer.

Key point: at -8 °C, a cold-climate central split keeps more power; the packaged unit keeps everything outside.

07 · Where it goes

On the roof, on the ground or on a commercial building: each spot has its rules.

A packaged unit lives outside. Here is what that changes, and what your city may require: 56 of the 194 municipalities in our directory ask for a permit.

Flat plex roof

The Montréal classic. The unit is lifted onto the roof and the ducts run down through the building. Nothing on the ground, nothing in the yard, nothing in the units.

Watch for

Lifting, often by crane
Roof support and waterproofing
Longueuil and Repentigny: unit hidden from the street
Plateau-Mont-Royal: visible unit = urban planning advisory committee
Verdun: metal screen

Your city’s rules (194 municipalities)

08 · Fresh air

Do you need an air exchanger with a packaged unit?

The packaged unit heats and cools the air; the air exchanger renews it. Two questions to see whether an HRV or an ERV suits you, and 256 exchangers from 7 brands.

In winter, at your place…

Answer to see whether an HRV or an ERV works better with your packaged unit.

An HRV recovers heat from stale air to warm the fresh air coming in. It does not exchange humidity: it helps remove excess moisture in winter, like condensation on windows.

The perfect pair

The packaged unit heats, cools and moves the air. The exchanger renews it. Both share the same ducts, and the same team connects them (RBQ 15.8 Ventilation).

256 exchangers, 7 brands

LifeBreath 52 Fantech 58 Venmar 41 vänEE 41 GreenTek 30 Broan-NuTone 26 Direct Air 8

See all air exchangers

09 · Rebates

Does a packaged heat pump qualify for LogisVert?

The LogisVert guide in force (version 1.10, September 15, 2026) names split and mini-split systems, not packaged units. Here is the gap, size by size.

Same size, two systems:

Packaged

Gree Rooftop R32 · 3 tons

Heating at -8 °C21,800 BTU/h

LogisVert (indicative)Not provided

Everything outside, on the roof or on the ground
No refrigerant lines inside the home
Packaged units not in the LogisVert guide 1.10

See the spec sheet

Central split, ENERGY STAR cold climate

Midea EVOX G3 · 3 tons

Heating at -8 °C33,000 BTU/h

LogisVert (indicative)$3,960

Outdoor unit + indoor unit (coil or furnace)
Refrigerant lines between the two
33,000 ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $3,960, max. 100% of cost

See the spec sheet

Honestly: the LogisVert guide v1.10 (September 15, 2026) names split and mini-split systems, not packaged units. If the rebate weighs in your decision, we price both options at the visit. Apply to Hydro-Québec no later than 9 months after installation. LogisVert simulator

Indicative LogisVert, by size

Guide 1.10 formula: BTU/h at -8 °C ÷ 1,000 × $120, up to 100% of the pre-tax cost.

Key point: if the rebate matters in your choice, we price both options at the visit.

10 · Refrigerant

R-410A, R-454B or R-32: which refrigerant is in your packaged unit?

Three refrigerants in our catalogue, two of them next-generation with a GWP three to four times lower. Tap one to compare.

R-410AGWP 2,088 · 105 models

R-454BGWP 466 · 24 models

R-32GWP 675 · 10 models

GWP: global warming potential over 100 years (IPCC AR4), 1 = CO2. Counts: catalogue filters.

R-454B

York’s chosen replacement. The lowest GWP of the three. A2L-rated, mildly flammable: handled by a trained technician.

In our catalogue: 24 packaged units · York PH3, Sunline WN, Sun Core WQE and WYE, Sun Pro WP

11 · Installation

How does a packaged heat pump installation go?

Six steps, one team, and a written final offer before the first bolt. Get ready for the visit by ticking the list.

Free visit

A technician looks at the roof or the ground spot, the ducts and the electrical panel. Nothing to sign.

Your file

0 of 5

With these photos, the technician arrives prepared: the right roof support, the right electrical supply, the right connections.

12 · Quiz

Five questions to see what you remember.

One answer per question; the explanation shows right away.

Where does the refrigerant in a packaged unit circulate?

Which systems does the LogisVert guide 1.10 name?

Down to what temperature does the Rooftop R32 heat, per its spec sheet?

Which of these refrigerants has the lowest GWP?

What does an ERV air exchanger transfer?

Your score

0 / 5

5 questions left

Where does the refrigerant in a packaged unit circulate?

Which systems does the LogisVert guide 1.10 name?

Down to what temperature does the Rooftop R32 heat, per its spec sheet?

Which of these refrigerants has the lowest GWP?

What does an ERV air exchanger transfer?

Your score

0 / 5

5 questions left

13 · FAQ

Your questions about packaged heat pumps

Search a word: permit, refrigerant, rebate, price…

Search for an answer

A single outdoor unit that holds everything: compressor, two coils, fan and blower. It connects to the home’s ductwork. No refrigerant line enters the building.

Why AirGreen

One roof, one plan, one price. Before the first bolt.

One visit, one written offer, installation and after-sales service by the same team. The in-home estimate is free.

Book my free estimate 514 316-2973

South Shore: showroom at 1370 Joliot-Curie Street, unit 712, Boucherville · 514 316-3007. Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AirGreen in 52 seconds: the team, the installations, the showroom

Why AirGreen

One roof, one plan, one price. Before the first bolt.

One visit, one written offer, installation and after-sales service by the same team. The in-home estimate is free.

Book my free estimate 514 316-2973

South Shore: showroom at 1370 Joliot-Curie Street, unit 712, Boucherville · 514 316-3007. Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AirGreen in 52 seconds: the team, the installations, the showroom

RBQ licence: 5645-9605-01

15.8 Ventilation · 15.10 Refrigeration · 16 Electrical

CMEQ member

Corporation of master electricians of Québec

$5M insurance

Civil liability, from start to finish

Final offer first

Always in writing, before work begins

Hydro-Québec never solicits by phone or door-to-door for LogisVert.

Sources checked on September 30, 2026

AirGreen catalogue, Shopify product sheets (139 packaged units, 256 air exchangers), read on September 30, 2026.
Hydro-Québec, LogisVert, Participation guide, residential customers, version 1.10 of September 15, 2026.
Gree, Tosot and Kinghome Rooftop R32 sheets (AHRI 216763049, 215866830, 216763053, 215866831) and Midea EVOX G3 (AHRI 215471340, 215471343, 215471344, 215471345).
GWP (IPCC AR4) published by manufacturers: Johnson Controls (York), R-454B white paper, August 2023; Lennox and LG for R-32 and R-410A.
AirGreen, Permits and regulations (194 municipalities), checked on September 30, 2026.

Amounts shown are estimates; only the responsible agencies confirm the assistance granted. Capacities and performance: manufacturer spec sheets.