Breaker for Residential Electrical Panel
The residential panel breaker, in 15 A or 20 A single-pole, or as a twin.
AirGreen codeAG-EL-00401
514 316-2973 · sales@airgreen.ca
Quick facts
This breaker for a residential electrical panel comes in three models: single-pole 15 A, single-pole 20 A and twin. It protects an appliance’s circuit against overcurrent and is installed in the home’s electrical panel.
The right breaker for the right circuit
When a heating or cooling appliance is installed, a circuit often has to be added to the panel. The single-pole models protect 120 V circuits: condensate pump, air exchanger, fan or other auxiliary appliance. Most heat pumps, on the other hand, run on 240 V and need a double-pole breaker, whose rating is shown on the appliance’s nameplate.
Single-pole or twin
- Single-pole 15 A or 20 A: one 120 V circuit; the rating matches the appliance and the wire.
- Twin: two single-pole circuits in the space of one breaker, useful when the panel is short on space and accepts this type.
Compatible with your panel
A breaker must be of a type recognized for the panel it goes into. The panel label lists the accepted types and, for twin models, the permitted positions. Send us a photo of the label: we confirm compatibility before ordering. Electrical connection is reserved for an electrical contractor. AirGreen holds RBQ licence 5645-9605-01, subcategory 16 (electricity), and is a member of the CMEQ.
Installed by AirGreen across Greater Montréal
Our technicians add or replace the breaker as part of installing your heat pump or heating appliance in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, on the South Shore and on the North Shore. For availability or a quote, call us at 514 316-2973 or email sales@airgreen.ca with the model, your panel’s brand and the quantity.
Protecting each unit’s circuit
Every piece of equipment wired to the panel has its own breaker, chosen from its electrical ratings and the panel.
- 120 V circuits for auxiliary equipment: condensate pump, air exchanger, fan
- Adding a circuit when installing equipment
- Replacing a faulty breaker
- Full panel: the twin fits two circuits in one space, where the panel allows it
3 sizes, one page
Each size has its own AirGreen code. Tap a row to select it.
| Model | AirGreen code |
|---|---|
| Single-pole 15 A | AG-EL-00401 |
| Single-pole 20 A | AG-EL-00402 |
| Twin | AG-EL-00403 |
Single-pole: one 120 V circuit. Twin: two circuits in one panel space.
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s documentation. A value the manufacturer does not publish is not listed.
What to know before installing
- The panel label lists the breaker types it accepts: check it before ordering.
- The rating is set from the equipment nameplate and the wire gauge.
- A heat pump fed at 240 V needs a two-pole breaker, not a single-pole one.
- Not every panel accepts twin breakers, nor in every position.
- Work inside an electrical panel is reserved for an electrical contractor.
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Frequently asked questions
Will this breaker fit my panel?
That depends on the panel’s make and model: each panel only accepts the breaker types listed on its label. Send us a photo of the label and we confirm before ordering.
Which breaker for my heat pump?
Most heat pumps are fed at 240 V and need a two-pole breaker, with the rating shown on the unit’s nameplate. Single-pole models are for 120 V circuits.
What is a twin breaker?
Two single-pole breakers combined in the size of one, to fit two circuits in one panel space, where the panel allows it.
Can you install it?
Yes. AirGreen holds RBQ subclass 16 (electrical): our technicians add or replace the breaker when they install your equipment.
A protected circuit, installed by the book
Tell us the size and the quantity: we confirm availability and send you a quote. Or let our technicians install it for you.
Specifications from the manufacturer’s documentation, checked on October 7, 2026.