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It is the most efficient in the entire series: \u003cstrong\u003e25 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e14.5 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, with heating operation guaranteed down to \u003cstrong\u003e-30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In other words, its capacity is modest because the room is; its efficiency, however, is at the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the 9,000 BTU unit actually does when it is cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures that matter in Quebec are not the air-conditioning figures, but the heating figures in cold weather. Here are the AHRI-certified data, as published in the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9,500 BTU\/h at 8.3°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a COP of 3.98\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10,000 BTU\/h at -8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, COP of 2.09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9,500 BTU\/h at -15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, COP of 1.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6,100 BTU\/h at -30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity, COP of 1.47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus on the second line. At \u003cstrong\u003e-8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e—the average temperature of a January night in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e—the unit does not lose power: it delivers more than at its rated capacity. That is the signature of an inverter compressor properly designed for a northern climate, and it is what separates a cold-climate heat pump from a catalogue appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA COP of 2.09 at -8°C means, in practical terms, that for every kilowatt of electricity consumed, you get slightly more than two kilowatts of heat. Compared with an electric baseboard heater, whose efficiency is capped at 1.0 by definition, the heating bill for this room is cut in half during the coldest part of winter, and by much more during the shoulder seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oversizing trap, and why 9,000 BTU is enough more often than you think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mistake we correct most often on the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e is not choosing a unit that is too small—it is choosing one that is too large. A homeowner is sold a 12,000 or 18,000 BTU unit “just to be safe,” and the result is always the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oversized heat pump reaches the setpoint too quickly and then shuts off. In cooling mode, it does not have time to remove moisture from the air: the room is cold but damp, and the occupant lowers the setpoint even further. In heating mode, it operates in bursts instead of modulating smoothly, which wears out the compressor and creates noticeable temperature swings. Comfort decreases while consumption increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 10-by-12- to 14-foot bedroom, an office, a condo living room, a modest open-concept area, or a properly insulated basement, \u003cstrong\u003e9,000 BTU is generally the right answer\u003c\/strong\u003e. We always validate this with a load calculation that takes into account the floor area, actual insulation, orientation, window area, and number of occupants—never by rule of thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe technical data to know before installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor model\u003c\/strong\u003e: H09SUH25XGE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor model\u003c\/strong\u003e: H09SUH25XGC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216506200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, the new low-global-warming-potential standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 V — \u003cstrong\u003eMCA 9 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 15 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/4 in. liquid, 3\/8 in. gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: up to 283 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor sound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 to 42 dB(A) — \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32.25 x 7.69 x 12.06 in. — \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31.88 x 12.00 x 21.63 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR cold-climate certification\u003c\/strong\u003e: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9 A MCA\u003c\/strong\u003e deserves particular attention. It is one of the lowest electrical requirements in its category, which creates possibilities in older \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e buildings where the electrical panel is already heavily loaded. In a Plateau or Rosemont triplex with a 100 A panel, adding a 15 A circuit for this unit often requires no electrical-panel upgrade—a saving of several hundred dollars that does not appear anywhere in the technical specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e29 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e at minimum speed is what makes the unit suitable for a bedroom. It is below the threshold at which most occupants stop noticing the appliance. The wireless control includes \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and voice control as standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no optional module to add, and the app controls both the vertical and horizontal swing of the louvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need to know about rebate eligibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prefer to be direct about this because it is a frequent source of disappointment. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 9,000 BTU version of the Ultimate 25 is not currently listed among the appliances eligible for Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 12,000, 18,000, and 24,000 BTU versions are listed and qualify for financial assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is nevertheless listed in the NEEP directory as a cold-climate model. The discrepancy concerns program registration, not the machine’s performance. We are following the matter with the distributor, and the information will be updated as soon as it changes. In the meantime, if financial assistance is a deciding factor in your decision, we will direct you to the eligible \u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e model and tell you frankly whether the difference in capacity is justified for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation: what makes the difference between a good and a poor installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall-mounted heat pump that is well chosen but poorly installed delivers mediocre results. These are the points we do not compromise on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor unit positioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it is installed too high beneath a cathedral ceiling, warm air will not come back down. Above a door, airflow is obstructed. We look for the wall that allows air to move along the length of the room without a direct obstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It must be raised above the typical snow height for the area, with enough clearance for air intake and the drainage of defrost condensate. An outdoor unit installed too low against a foundation wall will eventually be surrounded by ice in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum evacuation and leak tightness.\u003c\/strong\u003e With \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, rigorous evacuation and leak detection are non-negotiable. A careless installation in this regard leads to gradually declining efficiency and eventually to failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping route.\u003c\/strong\u003e We favour short, protected routes and discuss the layout with the client before drilling—because a visible line on a front façade cannot be corrected afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance: not much, but it must be done regularly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eindoor filters\u003c\/strong\u003e should be cleaned every four to six weeks during periods of heavy use. A clogged filter reduces airflow, lowers efficiency, and strains the compressor. By far, this is the most common avoidable cause of service calls we receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the filter, a thorough cleaning of the indoor coil and condensate pan every two to three years maintains air quality and prevents odours. The outdoor unit mainly needs to be kept clear: no accumulated snow against the air intake and no leaves in the grille in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe install \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e systems in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, in buildings that were rarely designed to accommodate a heat pump. Our value does not lie in the brand we sell, but in what we do before selling it: a serious load calculation, an electrical-capacity check, a discussed piping route, and honest advice when the requested unit is not the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also verify eligibility for financial-assistance programs \u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e the work, not afterward, and prepare the required documents. That is what prevents unpleasant surprises when it is time to submit the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact AirGreen for a complete quote, a load calculation for your room, and clear technical advice on the 9,000 BTU TCL Ultimate 25.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will tell you whether it is the right capacity for you—and if it is not, we will tell you which one is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TCL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286075846948,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/THERMOPOMPE_MURALE_TCL_ULTIMATE_25_R454B_9000_BTU_MONTREAL_LAVAL_LONGUEUIL_RIVE_SUD_RIVE_NORD_614d9410-30d5-4bad-b175-25a29e2732b5.png?v=1789419391"},{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-tcl-ultimate-25-12000-btu","title":"TCL Ultimate 25 Wall-Mounted Heat Pump | 12000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe best cold-weather efficiency in the entire lineup, in the format most widely sold in Quebec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTCL Ultimate 25 12,000 BTU wall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a special place in the series. It is not the highest-capacity model, but it has the most convincing cold-weather heating figures—and that is precisely what matters in a Quebec winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne figure sums it all up: \u003cstrong\u003ea COP of 3.01 at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. No other capacity in the lineup reaches this level at this temperature. This means that on a typical January night in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unit delivers three times more thermal energy than it consumes in electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLet's translate this COP into dollars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical data sheets speak in coefficients; homeowners think in bills. Let's make the conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electric baseboard heater has an efficiency of 1.0: one kilowatt-hour purchased provides one kilowatt-hour of heat. There is no room for improvement; it is a physical limit. The Ultimate 25's 12,000 BTU model has a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 3.01 at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4.00 at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the part of the season when temperatures hover around the freezing point—that is, most of October, November, March, and April in southern Quebec—you pay between one-quarter and one-third as much to heat this space as you would with baseboard heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the depths of winter, the advantage holds. At \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the COP remains at \u003cstrong\u003e1.80\u003c\/strong\u003e: still nearly twice the efficiency of resistance heating, at a temperature when many catalog models have already switched to their backup heating element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified capacities, with no favorable rounding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the figures listed in the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 4.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7,100 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consistency of the first column is the important point. The unit maintains \u003cstrong\u003e100% of its rated capacity down to -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not the case with most wall-mounted units sold in Quebec, which begin to lose power at -5 or -10 °C. This flatness of the curve is what makes honest sizing possible, without having to rely on supplemental heat from the first cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor what spaces, specifically\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe install this size most often in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean \u003cstrong\u003eopen-concept kitchen-living room\u003c\/strong\u003e of 400 to 600 square feet in a condo or bungalow;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003ebedroom floor\u003c\/strong\u003e served by a central hallway, when airflow allows it;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fully finished \u003cstrong\u003ebasement\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the 9,000 BTU model would be barely adequate;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean entire \u003cstrong\u003etriplex unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplementing the existing base heating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor area alone does not determine anything. A 500-square-foot open-concept area with a full south-facing wall of windows and a nine-foot ceiling does not have the same load as a room of the same size in a well-insulated interior unit. We perform the calculation before making a recommendation, and we regularly advise someone who came looking for the 12,000 BTU model to choose the 9,000 BTU model instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H12SUH25XGE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H12SUH25XGC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : 216506201 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e : 3891377\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 SEER2, 14.0 EER2, 10.5 HSPF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 V — \u003cstrong\u003eMCA 12 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 20 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/4 in liquid, 3\/8 in gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: up to 470 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 to 46 dB(A) indoors, 57 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36.25 x 7.69 x 12.06 in — \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e: 34.00 x 13.75 x 23.69 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLouvers\u003c\/strong\u003e: motorized vertical and horizontal swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and voice control\u003c\/strong\u003e: included as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA $1,440 incentive to validate before the work, not afterward\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is included on Hydro-Québec's lists of equipment eligible for the \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program. For an owner of an existing home, the incentive amounts to \u003cstrong\u003e$1,440\u003c\/strong\u003e. In new construction, it reaches $1,680.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo details that few people know about and that can be costly when learned too late. First, the application must be submitted within \u003cstrong\u003enine months of installation\u003c\/strong\u003e: after that deadline, the amount is forfeited, with no recourse. Second, the lists of eligible equipment are revised periodically and the amounts change. We therefore verify eligibility and the exact amount \u003cstrong\u003eat the time of quotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, never from memory, and prepare the required documents so the application is submitted properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe R-454B refrigerant, and why it changes the game during installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate 25 operates with \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is gradually replacing R-410A in the industry. Its global warming potential is approximately five times lower, which is the regulatory reason for the transition. But it also has a practical implication on the job site: it is an A2L-classified, mildly flammable refrigerant, and handling it requires suitable tools and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, this means more rigorous vacuum evacuation, systematic leak detection, and strict adherence to piping lengths and additional charge requirements. An installer who treats an R-454B system like an old R-410A system produces one that works the first winter and then deteriorates. Our teams are trained and equipped for these refrigerants; this is not a sales pitch, but a basic requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sizing errors we see most often\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrying to heat two floors with a single wall-mounted unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm air rises, but it does not go around walls. A 12,000 BTU unit on the ground floor will not heat the upstairs bedrooms, regardless of its efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstalling it in a corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wall-mounted unit placed at the end of a room, blowing toward a wall three feet away, circulates nothing. The built-in thermostat then reads a temperature that is not the room's actual temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlooking closed doors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bedroom with the door closed is thermally a separate room. If that bedroom's comfort matters, either a dedicated solution or a planned air transfer is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing based on the area stated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These figures assume average insulation and an average climate. Montréal's building stock corresponds to neither.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we verify before recommending this unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eAirGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quote for a \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically includes an assessment of the actual load of the area to be treated, verification of the available capacity at the electrical panel, examination of the piping route and outdoor unit location, and confirmation of eligibility for assistance programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work daily in buildings where the outdoor unit must accommodate a narrow alley, a rear balcony, a municipal noise regulation, or an immediate neighbor. 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It is a change in purpose. At this capacity, the \u003cstrong\u003eTCL Ultimate 25 18,000 BTU wall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e no longer serves one room: it handles an entire volume, with all that this implies for air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure that best reflects this is not the capacity, but the \u003cstrong\u003e676 CFM airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e. This airflow determines whether the heat produced reaches the back of the room or remains concentrated in front of the unit. High capacity without sufficient airflow creates a hot spot, not a comfortable floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold-weather certified performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValues from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17,800 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9,860 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drop between the rated output and the capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e is 1.1%. 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The difference can be seen in a single line of the certified data sheet: \u003cstrong\u003e22,000 BTU\/h still available at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the machine really delivers, temperature by temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22,400 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14,000 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo observations. 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An undersized unit leaves the backup heat running all winter and wipes out the expected savings; an oversized unit short-cycles, dehumidifies poorly in summer, and wears out prematurely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment takes into account the actual floor area and volume, the insulation level observed on site, the size and orientation of the glazing, the building's airtightness, whether there is a heated basement, and the area's design temperature. In \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, it already differs from that of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Jérôme\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMirabel\u003c\/strong\u003e; ignoring this difference distorts the entire calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then determine the \u003cstrong\u003ebalance point\u003c\/strong\u003e: the outdoor temperature at which the heat pump's capacity intersects the building's heating load. 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Ignoring them leads to surprises on installation day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe outdoor unit becomes bulky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e38.50 x 16.56 x 31.63 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighing nearly 49 kg, the outdoor unit requires a solid base and genuine clearance. On a triplex's rear balcony, a narrow concrete slab, or the side of a house four feet from a neighbor, the location must be verified with a tape measure during the technical visit, not on a plan. We also plan for future service access: a unit that can no longer be reached becomes expensive at the first service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor noise deserves a conscious decision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e61 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the outdoor unit is the loudest in the series — a direct consequence of its capacity. In a neighborhood with closely spaced homes, the choice of facade, distance from bedroom windows, and use of vibration-isolating mounts are not optional. Several municipalities in \u003cstrong\u003eGreater Montreal\u003c\/strong\u003e regulate mechanical equipment noise at property lines; we take this into account when proposing the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 5\/8 in. piping changes the routing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5\/8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e gas line is less flexible to bend and does not tolerate convoluted runs well. A route planned in advance, with proper bend radii, protects the system's performance and durability. 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