Élios Heating Element for GGHLA Wall-Mounted Air Handler
The original heater kit that adds electric backup heat to the Élios GGHLA wall-mount air handler.
AirGreen codeAG-AC-01001
514 316-2973 · sales@airgreen.ca
Quick facts
The Élios EAHxxCUL series heating element fits inside the GGHLA wall-mounted air handler and adds electric backup heat to it. It comes in four nominal outputs, 3, 5, 8 and 10 kW, all 208-230 V single-phase. Each element heats in a single stage and, according to the manufacturer’s drawing, carries its own relay and breaker.
Extra heat for the wall-mounted air handler heat pump
The GGHLA air handler mounts on the wall of a closet, a mechanical room or a basement and distributes air through ducts. When the heat pump needs extra heat, the element takes over. Élios lists it as an optional accessory in the submittal sheets for the GGHLA18, GGHLA24, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36 air handlers, and requires that a wired controller from its list or a compatible thermostat control the unit.
Which output for which air handler
- 5, 8 and 10 kW: listed for all four sizes, from 18,000 to 36,000 BTU.
- 3 kW: listed for the GGHLA18, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36, but not in the GGHLA24 sheet.
What the manufacturer’s sheet says
Actual output depends on voltage: the 10 kW gives 9.2 kW at 230 V and 7.5 kW at 208 V. The same model needs a circuit with a 53 A MCA and 60 A maximum overcurrent protection at 230 V. The values for each size are in the table that appears when you select it. The element measures 19.57 × 9.06 × 4.41 in and weighs 1.4 to 1.9 kg depending on the output.
Before installation
Check your air handler’s model number and your electrical panel’s capacity. The supply circuit is done by a master electrician, with the unit powered off.
Installed by AirGreen across Greater Montréal
We install the heating element in your Élios air handler and check the backup heat in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, on the South Shore and on the North Shore. RBQ licence 5645-9605-01. For availability or a quote, call us at 514 316-2973 or email sales@airgreen.ca with the air handler model, the output and the quantity.
Backup heat built into the wall-mount air handler
The kit slides into the GGHLA air handler and tops up the heat pump when it needs extra heat.
- Backup heat for an Élios system with a GGHLA wall-mount air handler
- Air handler mounted on the wall of a closet, mechanical room or basement
- Apartments and condos that want one unit for heating and cooling
- Replacing a CUL-series heater
4 sizes, one page
Each size has its own AirGreen code. Tap a row to select it.
| Model | Actual output at 208 / 230 V | Current at 208 / 230 V | MCA at 208 / 230 V | Max. overcurrent protection (MOCP) at 208 / 230 V | Net weight | Compatible air handlers | Part no. | AirGreen code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW – EAH03CUL | 2.25 / 2.75 kW | 10.8 / 12 A | 14 / 16 A | 15 / 20 A | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) | GGHLA18, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36 | EAH03CUL | AG-AC-01001 |
| 5 kW – EAH05CUL | 3.75 / 4.6 kW | 18 / 20 A | 23 / 27 A | 25 / 30 A | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) | GGHLA18, GGHLA24, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36 | EAH05CUL | AG-AC-01002 |
| 8 kW – EAH08CUL | 6 / 7.35 kW | 28.8 / 32 A | 37 / 42 A | 40 / 45 A | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) | GGHLA18, GGHLA24, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36 | EAH08CUL | AG-AC-01003 |
| 10 kW – EAH10CUL | 7.5 / 9.2 kW | 36.1 / 40 A | 46 / 53 A | 50 / 60 A | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) | GGHLA18, GGHLA24, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36 | EAH10CUL | AG-AC-01004 |
Nominal output. Actual values at 208 V and 230 V are in the table for the size you pick.
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s documentation. A value the manufacturer does not publish is not listed.
What to know before installing
- The 3 kW kit is not listed on the GGHLA24 submittal: use 5, 8 or 10 kW for that size.
- Size the circuit from the submittal: the 10 kW kit needs 53 A MCA and 60 A max. overcurrent protection at 230 V.
- Élios requires a wired controller from its list or a compatible thermostat with this air handler.
- The supply circuit is done by a licensed electrician, with the unit powered off.
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Frequently asked questions
Which kit fits my GGHLA air handler?
The Élios submittals list the 5, 8 and 10 kW kits for all four sizes, 18,000 to 36,000 BTU, and the 3 kW kit for the GGHLA18, GGHLA30 and GGHLA36. We confirm the rating against your heating needs and your electrical panel.
Can I use it in a GPHLA slim ceiling unit?
No. The GPHLA uses the EAHxxDUL series. The CUL series is for GGHLA wall-mount air handlers.
Why is the output lower at 208 V?
A resistance heater puts out less at lower voltage. Per the manufacturer’s sheet, the 10 kW kit gives 9.2 kW at 230 V and 7.5 kW at 208 V.
Can you install it?
Yes. We fit the kit in the air handler and check the backup heat; the supply circuit is run by a licensed electrician. Everywhere in Greater Montréal.
Original backup heat for your Élios wall-mount air handler
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.