Wall-mounted heat pump: the real price, the real rebate, the right brands.
How much it costs, how much Hydro-Québec pays back, which brand holds up at −30 °C and what the new 6-year warranty changes. Everything is calculated on this page, with the certified numbers from the spec sheets. Example: a Sharp CHU 12,000 BTU receives $2,268 from LogisVert; a Fujitsu ORION XLTH+ 12,000 BTU, $1,152.
Wall unit, multi-zone or two heads? Four answers are enough.
Your room, your current heating, your home, your priority. The page answers right away, with a model to look at and the aid that applies.
A single-zone wall unit, properly sized: the most common case among our customers.
How a wall-mounted heat pump works, in one diagram.
One unit outside, one on the wall, two refrigerant lines in between. In winter it draws heat from the outdoor air; in summer it does the reverse.
A coil and a quiet fan (19 to 30 dB at minimum depending on the model). It filters the air, blows warm or cool, and drains the condensate.
What a wall unit does not do
- It heats the room it is in: closed rooms down the hall stay on baseboards.
- It does not replace ductwork: for the whole house, think multi-zone or central.
- It needs a condensate drain and a dedicated electrical circuit.
What makes it efficient
- Inverter : the compressor modulates its speed instead of stopping and restarting.
- Cold climate : capacity and COP maintained at −15 °C (ENERGY STAR criteria).
- Smart defrost and base pan heater in deep cold.
Wall-mounted, multi-zone or central heat pump: the difference.
Pick your need, the table highlights the most logical option. Then the advantages and the limits, no sugar-coating.
One or two rooms: the single-zone wall unit is the fastest, cheapest solution, and it gets LogisVert from 12,000 BTU/h.
The advantages of a wall unit
- Savings. Up to 3 times less electricity than baseboards for the same heat (seasonal efficiency of 2 to 3 depending on the model).
- No ducts. Older homes, condos, duplexes: one hole and it’s done, often in one day.
- Four seasons. Heating rated to −30 °C on our cold-climate models, cooling and dehumidification in summer.
- Filtered air. Washable filters, built-in purification on some brands.
The limits to consider
- Coverage. A single head heats a two-storey house poorly: multi-zone or central.
- Looks. The indoor unit is visible; black or mirror models (LG ARTCOOL, Sharp CHU-B) help.
- Investment. More expensive than a wall air conditioner; LogisVert offsets a good part of it.
- Maintenance. Filters every 6 to 8 weeks, yearly visit.
LogisVert rebate for a wall-mounted heat pump: the exact calculation.
Five answers. Every line recalculates with the model’s certified capacity, not with an “up to”.
Example amount: slide to the price on your quote.
Indicative amount; Hydro-Québec confirms the aid granted. A 9,000 BTU unit is not eligible (outdoor unit of at least 12,000 BTU/h). In an energy-poverty zone, the Multi-unit bonus raises the rate to $220 per 1,000 BTU/h for eligible plex owners. LogisVert in detail · multi-unit bonus
How much a wall unit takes off your winter bill.
Same heat, two ways to produce it. Slide the zone’s share of heating, change the model, look at the gap over one winter and over ten.
Benchmark: a main room or an open area of 500 to 800 sq. ft. on baseboards often uses 5,000 to 9,000 kWh of heating per winter. Example value.
Method: HSPF ÷ 3.412 gives the seasonal efficiency; we take 20% off out of caution, since a Montréal winter is harsher than the rating’s reference region. Price per kWh: 11.142 ¢, 2nd tier of Rate D (April 1, 2026). Some spec sheets still show the old HSPF rather than HSPF2.
Price of a wall-mounted heat pump in 2026: what you really pay.
The price is not just the machine: it is 12 to 15 years of comfort. Beware of prices that are too low; a botched installation costs more over 10 years.
AirGreen 2026 benchmarks · 12,000 BTU installed, before rebate
In 2012, some installed 12,000 BTU units came in under $2,000; in 2026, a high-performing, well-installed model usually sits between $3,500 and $6,000 depending on brand, warranty and complexity. Why it goes up: inflation, labour, materials, new technology (R-32 / R-454B, Inverter, Wi-Fi) and, from October 2026, the 6-year legal warranty.
Why two quotes differ
Silence, cold performance, length of warranties: the gaps widen between brands.
AirGreen tips
A lower offer elsewhere? We compare it in detail, and we beat it.
We analyze the machine (brand, model, BTU, efficiency, warranties), the planned installation (piping, bracket, condensate pump, electrical) and the company (RBQ, customer reviews, after-sales service). Result: the best price AND the best value.
Send my quote to compareFinancing. Spread the cost: see our financing options. Central guide: central heat pump.
Best wall-mounted heat pump brands in Québec: all 25, ranked.
Fujitsu, Hitachi, Samsung on top. Each card: our opinion, the manufacturing family and the brand’s best A2L model with us, with its rebate.
Fujitsu
1st in 2026: exceptional reliability, very few service calls and the best heat delivered at −15 °C on our 12,000 BTU spec sheets (ORION XLTH: 16,600 BTU/h). The ORION XLTH and ALTAIR series are built for Québec; the ORION XLTH+ is rated to −30 °C with 12 years on parts and compressor.
Hitachi
2nd: a complete lineup on our shelves (airHome 400, 600 and 800, airHome Multi multi-zones). The airHome800 is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and rated to −30 °C, with built-in Wi-Fi and the airCloud Go app, a self-cleaning FrostWash coil and 10 years on parts and compressor. On the 12,000 BTU spec sheet: 11,000 BTU/h at −8 °C, 30 dB in quiet mode, $1,320 from LogisVert.
Samsung
3rd: a direct presence in Canada, its own WindFree systems, full Samsung connectivity, local parts and direct supply from Korea. The WindFree MaxHeat is rated to −30 °C and stays among the quietest on our sheets (22 dB indoors, 46 dB outside).
Who makes what: the family map
Several brands share the same platform. Based on our field and distribution experience.
Fujitsu · Hitachi · Samsung · LG · Mitsubishi · Daikin · Sharp · Panasonic · Lennox (Samsung alliance)
Midea · Senville · Canair · Elios · Direct Air · Durastar ; no A2L model with us: Comfortmaker, Moovair, Carrier
Gree · Kinghome · Tosot ; no A2L model with us: Trane, Ameristar, ACD
Bosch · Zephyr (Toshiba compressor) · Haier · Napoleon
Midea
Midea familyThe MIDEA35 impresses with its efficiency, its silence (19 dB) and its heat at −15 °C (13,500 BTU/h on our 12,000 BTU sheets). Midea keeps its newest generations for its own brand; 12 years on parts and compressor.
Best 12,000 BTU with us: MIDEA35 12,000 BTU · $1,320LG
Japanese and KoreanLineups modernized to R-32, better LogisVert rebates on several models, and some of the best-looking designs on the market. The ARTCOOL DELUXE R32 is rated to −35 °C.
Best 12,000 BTU with us: ARTCOOL DELUXE R32 12,000 BTU · $1,008Mitsubishi
Japanese and KoreanA reference brand in Québec for durability. Its A2L-refrigerant lineups took longer to arrive; the machines remain robust. AirGreen services Mitsubishi but does not sell it.
We service this brandDaikin
Japanese and KoreanCreator of R-32, but its R-32 lineup only reached Québec in 2025. Installation is reserved to Daikin-certified companies: higher prices, slower parts for other repairers, and lower rebates on its flagship wall unit.
We service this brandSharp
Japanese and KoreanBuilt-in air purification, R-32, exceptional after-sales service with parts widely available in Québec. And the highest rebate on our sheets at equal size: CHU and ZHU1 12,000 BTU, $2,268.
Best 12,000 BTU with us: CHU 12,000 BTU · $2,268Gree
Gree familyA sturdier, more advanced R-32 generation, motorized left-right louvers even on entry models, three major distributors in Montréal. Kinghome is its sub-brand.
Best 12,000 BTU with us: Airy R32 12,000 BTU · $1,560Direct Air
Midea familyPowrmatic of Canada’s house brand, from the same distributor as Samsung: complete restructuring, parts far more available. Machines built by Midea, like Moovair, Elios and CanAir.
See the Direct Air categoryElios
Midea familyR-454B, reliable and affordable for the mid-range. The best technologies stay reserved for the Midea brand.
See the Elios categoryCanair
Midea familyDistributed by Descair (Deschênes), also Midea's distributor in Québec: privileged access to some of the best Midea models, at a more accessible price.
Best 12,000 BTU with us: 4C28 12,000 BTU · $1,176Panasonic
Japanese and KoreanA major change of distribution in Canada in 2026, after parts-availability issues. The market is waiting to see the repositioning.
We service this brandMoovair
Midea familyNamed among the most reliable in the 2025 Protégez-Vous survey; a Midea sub-brand with affordable machines. Recent innovations stay exclusive to Midea, which AirGreen works with directly.
We service this brandComfortmaker
Midea familyA Midea sub-brand; demand is falling, its distributor focuses on Gree and Zephyr. No R-32 or R-454B model with us.
See the Comfortmaker categoryLennox
Japanese and KoreanWell established in HVAC, especially in central systems; its collaboration with Samsung brings proven technology.
See the Lennox categoryTrane
Gree familyHere, its mini splits are built by Gree and resold under its name, often without built-in Wi-Fi, at a high price. No A2L model with us.
See the Trane categoryAmeristar
Gree familyIdentical to Trane and Gree units, often without the latest technology. Better to go straight to Gree.
See the Ameristar categoryACD
Gree familySame base as Gree, a more limited distribution and service network: sometimes longer delays.
See the ACD categoryCarrier
Midea familyHas never built its own mini splits for Québec; the Midea collaboration continues in 2026. For the latest innovations, the Midea brand keeps the edge.
We service this brandTosot
Gree familyIn 2021, close to 80% of our installations were Tosot. Since then: more complex after-sales service, parts not always available. We recommend the official Gree lineup.
See the Tosot categoryBosch
OthersQuality and elegant design, satisfied customers. The challenge in Montréal: quickly finding an experienced technician for maintenance and repairs.
See the Bosch categoryZephyr
OthersExcellent value, significant rebates, Toshiba compressor. The other components are not at the same level: more frequent follow-up over the long run.
See the Zephyr categoryHaier
OthersGood machines, but much lower LogisVert amounts: the net price often exceeds that of a high-end Japanese unit.
Napoleon
OthersDecent performance, low popularity: slower service, relatively low rebates, often a higher final cost.
Also on our shelves, outside the ranking: Senville (Midea platform), Kinghome (Gree sub-brand), Durastar (Midea sub-brand). Brands without an R-32 or R-454B model with us remain clickable to their category.
The best 12,000 BTU of each brand, head to head.
The numbers from their spec sheets, up to four models side by side: the best of each line stands out in green. Fujitsu, Hitachi and Samsung first; add whoever you like.
Fujitsu ORION XLTH+ wins 4 of the 8 compared lines. Then compare net prices: the rebate changes the order.
Spec sheet values as of September 24, 2026. The “heat at −15 °C” column does not share the same basis on every sheet (sometimes maximum output, sometimes nominal): the Samsung and Hitachi values look understated and will be checked on NEEP.
Wall-mounted heat pumps and Québec cold: who still heats at −30 °C?
A wall unit must hold up at −25 °C and −30 °C. Many generic models lose their efficiency from −15 °C. Turn the thermometer down.
Slide toward the cold
14 models out of 15 are still rated to operate at −25 °C.
What sets a good cold-climate model apart
- Multi-stage Inverter compressor. Adjusts power continuously: stable and economical.
- Base pan heater. Keeps condensate from freezing under the outdoor unit.
- Smart defrost. Only when needed: fewer stops, less consumption.
- Capacity held in the cold. Look at the capacity at −8 °C and −15 °C on the sheet, not only the limit.
ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria: COP of at least 1.75 at −15 °C and at least 70% of capacity retained at −15 °C.
In 12,000 BTU, its sheet shows 16,200 BTU/h at −15 °C and rated operation down to −30 °C, with 12 years on parts and compressor. Hitachi airHome800 and Samsung WindFree MaxHeat also hold to −30 °C.
See the pageThe AirGreen edge: real performance curves, reliability tracking over several winters, service data across Greater Montréal.
What wall-mounted heat pump capacity for my room?
12,000 BTU is not a random number. Area, insulation, sun and ceiling height: a preview right away, the full calculation further down.
Too big, the cycle is short and the air stays humid; too small, the unit runs flat out. The Inverter modulates in between.
Same formulas as our full BTU calculator, shown further down the page. The size is confirmed on site: room layout, mezzanine, windows.
Noise level of a wall-mounted heat pump: where does yours sit?
AirGreen benchmarks: 19 to 30 dB at minimum for the indoor unit, 46 to 66 dB for the outdoor unit. To the ear, +10 dB sounds about twice as loud.
Away from bedroom windows and balconies, yours and the neighbour’s.
Anti-vibration bracket and a well-fastened line cover: less noise carried into the wall.
At low speed most of the time: far quieter than on-off units.
Recent indoor units go down to 19–23 dB in quiet mode.
R-32, R-454B, SEER2, HSPF2: the 2026 standards made clear.
Two ratings are enough to judge a model, one number for its climate footprint, and one myth to correct about R-410A.
From R-410A to R-32 and R-454B
R-32 cuts the global warming potential by about 68%, R-454B by about 78% (IPCC AR4). Better heat transfer, more compact units.
You do not put R-32 or R-454B into an R-410A system. These are A2L refrigerants, mildly flammable: installed by a trained refrigeration technician.
Manufacturers moved to A2L; an R-410A unit already built can still be installed and repaired. For the rebate, only the ENERGY STAR certification counts.
SEER2, HSPF2, EER2: reading a spec sheet
- SEER2 : cooling over a whole season. The higher, the cheaper the summer.
- HSPF2 : heating over the whole winter. The rating that matters most in Québec.
- EER2 : cooling efficiency in a heat wave.
Since January 1, 2023, the ratings follow the M1 test method. They often look 5 to 15% lower than the old ones, with no real loss.
Cold climate = $120 per 1,000 BTU/h from LogisVert; standard = $50. It is the certification of the complete system (AHRI) that counts, not the brand.
From October 5, 2026, the law adds 6 years of free repair.
The warranty of good working order under the Consumer Protection Act applies to heat pumps bought new from that date. Here is what it covers, and what it does not.
Delivered on September 24, 2026: before October 5, not yet covered.
A heat pump delivered before October 5, 2026 is not covered by the warranty of good working order; the manufacturer’s warranty and the existing legal warranties apply.
What the law covers
- Free repair if the unit malfunctions or stops working during the period.
- Parts and labour, plus reasonable transport or shipping costs.
- The consumer chooses the merchant or the manufacturer: neither can send them to the other.
What it does not cover
- Normal maintenance and the parts replaced as part of it (filters, cleaning).
- Damage caused by abusive use.
- Units bought before October 5, 2026: they keep the existing legal warranties and the manufacturer’s.
What it changes at AirGreen
- The legal warranty term is shown next to the price of every covered unit.
- It adds to the manufacturer’s warranty (10 or 12 years on parts and compressor by model) and to the reasonable-durability warranty.
- Suppliers are adjusting their prices with the law: hence our 2026 benchmarks, higher than 2025.
Source: Office de la protection du consommateur, news release of September 15, 2026, and the Regulation respecting the application of the CPA. This is not legal advice.
2026 technology and ease of use.
Smarter, quieter, easier to diagnose: what recent models really bring.
Power follows real demand: lower consumption, longer life.
Start heating before you arrive, schedules, consumption tracking.
A precise error code: faster, cheaper service.
The remote measures the temperature where you are and adjusts the airflow.
Left-right and up-down sweep for even comfort in the room.
Washable filters, plasma or built-in purification depending on the brand.
Less noise and consumption, without giving up comfort.
Prevents condensate from freezing under the outdoor unit in deep cold.
Lifespan and maintenance of a wall-mounted heat pump.
Even an excellent wall unit wears out faster without maintenance. See the effect, then plan your filters.
AirGreen benchmarks: a well-maintained wall unit aims for 12 to 15 years; neglected, it can lose up to 25% of efficiency in 5 years.
Maintenance: who does what
- Clean the filters every 6 to 8 weeks.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear: leaves, snow, ice.
- Use the right modes; avoid sudden setpoint swings.
- Pressures and refrigerant charge.
- Defrost and base pan heater.
- Fan, compressor, electrical connections.
- Deep cleaning of the coils.
- Anti-corrosion coating near the river, road salt, in the city.
- Inverter compressor : fewer starts, less wear.
- Parts in Québec : a well-distributed brand gets repaired in days.
- Installation and follow-up : a well-installed mid-range unit often outlasts a neglected high-end one.
The installer matters more than the brand.
A wall unit from the best brand, badly installed, becomes a nightmare: leaks, noise, ice, warranty refused. Here is the AirGreen process, step by step.
Free estimate
- On site or online.
- Area, insulation, orientation, ceiling height.
- Unit placement, drain, electrical supply.
AirGreen · RBQ 15.8 · 15.10 · 16
- Indoor and outdoor units, bracket, line cover.
- Refrigerant connections, nitrogen, vacuum, start-up.
- Electrical connection (CMEQ member).
- AHRI number and LogisVert calculation on the quote.
Licensed partner
- Removal of an oil tank or burner.
- Natural gas or propane connection.
- Plumbing.
You
- The LogisVert application, within 9 months.
- The syndicate’s approval in a condo.
- The municipal permit if your city requires it: permits and by-laws.
The dangers of an uncertified installer
- Manufacturer’s warranty refused or voided; LogisVert refused (RBQ licence required).
- Premature failures: sloppy brazing, no leak test, no vacuum.
- Improvised wiring: risk of major failure or fire.
- Contractor nowhere to be found after a few months.
Real examples of bad installations
- Unlicensed subcontractor: warranty refused, parts not covered.
- No base pan heater: ice under the outdoor unit, full replacement.
- Badly placed unit: noise for the neighbours, water seeping into the wall.
- Bad drain: water damage in the wall under the head.
Rebates for a wall-mounted heat pump in 2026: what is still open.
Many pages still talk about closed programs. Here is the status as of September 24, 2026, your timeline to the cheque and the eight conditions to check.
LogisVert
Hydro-Québec$50 or $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at −8 °C depending on certification. Apply within 9 months.
Multi-unit bonus
Government of Québec, through LogisVert+$100 per 1,000 BTU/h ($220 total) for a cold-climate wall unit in an energy-poverty zone, installations since June 15, 2026.
Chauffez vert, conversion stream
Government of QuébecEnded March 31, 2026 (documents until June 30, 2026). It paid up to $1,275 per house to leave heating oil.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability
Government of CanadaRegistrations closed July 31, 2026. It paid up to $10,000 to eligible households heating with oil.
Greener Homes
Government of CanadaGrant and loan closed. Last document submission: December 31, 2025.
Your LogisVert timeline
You would have 303 days between today and the filing deadline of July 24, 2027.
Eligibility: eight conditions to check
4 of 8 conditions checked: missing 4.
Five ways to lose the rebate
To go further: LogisVert in detail · all rebates · multi-unit bonus · permits and by-laws. Beware of scams: Hydro-Québec does no phone or door-to-door solicitation for LogisVert.
Six lines we still hear at quote time.
Tap a card for the answer, source included.
Wall-mounted heat pumps: your questions, our answers.
Type a word, with or without accents.
We quote your room, not an average.
An AirGreen advisor measures the room, looks at the wall, the drain and the electrical panel. You receive the written quote within 24 hours, with the model, its AHRI number and the estimated LogisVert amount.
Beware of scams. Hydro-Québec does no phone or door-to-door solicitation for LogisVert. Showroom in Boucherville: come see the units before signing.
- Hydro-Québec, LogisVert: Participant’s guide, residential stream, version 1.10 (September 15, 2026).
- Office de la protection du consommateur, legal warranty of good working order, news release of September 15, 2026; Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act (6 years for air conditioners and heat pumps, goods bought new from October 5, 2026).
- ENERGY STAR, heat pump program version 6.2 (revised February 2026): mini-split and cold-climate criteria.
- Government of Québec, Chauffez vert: end of the conversion stream on March 31, 2026; Natural Resources Canada, Oil to Heat Pump Affordability: registrations ended July 31, 2026.
- Hydro-Québec, Rate D in force April 1, 2026 (11.142 ¢/kWh, 2nd tier).
- Capacities at −8 °C and −15 °C, SEER, HSPF, noise, warranties and indicative rebates: model spec sheets as displayed on airgreen.ca on September 24, 2026.
Displayed amounts are estimates; only the responsible organizations confirm the aid granted.
How many BTUs does your home need?
Enter the floor area and a few details about the house: the calculator estimates the heating and cooling capacity you need. Our estimator confirms it on site.
Cold air coming in and warm air leaking out.
How many people usually live in the home?
Only counts for cooling.
Without the basement.
Not counting the basement.
Cold air coming in and warm air leaking out.
How many.
How many people usually live in the home?
Wall-mounted heat pump · 1,000 sq. ft · 8 ft ceiling
See how it adds up
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