{"product_id":"thermopompe-2-zones-arcoaire-dlcmhb-36000-btu-r410a","title":"2-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE DLCMHB | 36,000 BTU - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo large spaces heated, with full capacity maintained at -15 °C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a house divides into two large volumes, such as an open ground floor and a finished basement, two well-chosen \u003cstrong\u003ewall heads\u003c\/strong\u003e do the work of a whole row of baseboards. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE DLCMHB | 36,000 BTU - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds them from a single \u003cstrong\u003eDLCMHBH36DAK condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose certified capacity does not weaken when the thermometer drops to -15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e3-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e condenser serves \u003cstrong\u003e2 zones\u003c\/strong\u003e here and accepts up to \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e at most. The wall heads intended for it are the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH09XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH12XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH18XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e20.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.7 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified with the \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 2411692\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$4,200 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the certificate shows at -8 °C and -15 °C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e35,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.35\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.90\u003c\/strong\u003e. The maximum published capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the same COP of 1.90. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut simply: at -15 °C, the condenser still delivers 100% of its nominal size. A COP of 1.90 means that each kilowatt-hour consumed at that temperature returns 1.90 kilowatt-hours of heat, where an electric baseboard returns one. At -8 °C, the ratio rises to 2.35. ENERGY STAR's \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms that the combination meets the low-temperature performance criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 207643002\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo large zones: for which homes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size targets homes where life happens in two large spaces rather than in several small rooms. The most frequent case: an open-plan ground floor, with living room, kitchen and dining room, and a basement finished as a family room. It also suits an extended house, where the addition and the original part have neither the same insulation nor the same exposure, or a bungalow whose living room and bedroom wing are clearly separated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a well-insulated house, the two heads can become the main heat source. In an older house, we calculate the share the heat pump can take on, room by room, and present it to you before signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing heads for large volumes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a large open space, the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH18XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest of the three heads, is the usual choice. It is mounted high on the longest wall, so it blows across the full depth of the room and not against an island or a partition. The second zone gets the head that matches its load: the DLFSHCH18XAK if it is just as large, the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH12XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFSHCH09XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e if it is more modest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two heads share the condenser's capacity. When both call at full demand, it is split between them; when only one zone is occupied, it gets all the available capacity. That is why we size each space separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe basement, a special case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished basement does not have the same needs as the ground floor. In winter, the floor stays cold and the air stratifies: it is warmer near the ceiling than at foot level. A well-aimed wall head stirs that air and evens out the temperature. In summer, humidity dominates; the basement stays cool but damp. The head's dehumidification mode removes that moisture without needlessly cooling the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the basement, the condensate drain also needs particular attention. When a natural slope to the outside is impossible, a small condensate pump becomes necessary; we determine that during the visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFewer baseboards, but a plan for deep cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith certified capacity that holds up to -15 °C, this system can carry most of the heating for two large zones through most winters in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e. The certificate does not, however, publish a colder point. We therefore recommend keeping the existing \u003cstrong\u003eelectric baseboards\u003c\/strong\u003e as backup, set slightly below the heads' set point: they stay off most of the time and take over during extreme cold or defrost cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in the condenser, summer and winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003einverter compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e varies its speed according to the demand of the two heads and meters the \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A refrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e sent to each one. It runs for long periods at reduced speed rather than starting and stopping, which keeps the temperature steady and spares the equipment. The two heads work in the same mode, heating or cooling, as on any multi-zone system of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooling, the system is built around a nominal size of \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e for the two zones. Extended low-speed operation removes moisture from the air, which makes a large room comfortable without having to lower the set point. In winter, in cold, humid weather, the condenser runs \u003cstrong\u003edefrost cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e of a few minutes; the heat stops briefly and a cloud of vapour rises from the outdoor unit. This is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 20.0 SEER2, 12.5 EER2 and 9.7 HSPF2 ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over a whole summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency at full load, in hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over the whole cold season. For two large zones heated all winter, this is the rating that matters most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e: the ratio between heat delivered and electricity consumed at a given temperature, here 2.35 at -8 °C and 1.90 at -15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe $4,200 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$4,200\u003c\/strong\u003e for the owner of an existing home, according to the list in effect on the installation date. We confirm eligibility before signing and prepare the detailed invoice, model numbers and proof of payment. Our page on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/subvention-thermopompes-efficaces-dhydro-quebec\"\u003eefficient heat pump grant\u003c\/a\u003e summarizes the program's conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the visit to commissioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visit starts with the two spaces: dimensions, windows, insulation, ceiling height, then the electrical panel. The load calculation then confirms the condenser size and the choice of heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condenser is installed above the snow line, on a wall bracket or a stand, sheltered from snow sliding off the roof. It is connected to a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we check there is room for it in the panel before signing. Each head gets its own \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant line set\u003c\/strong\u003e back to the condenser, protected by a line cover outdoors, and its own \u003cstrong\u003edrain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Commissioning includes the vacuum, the leak test, a check of each zone and setup of the remotes with you. If a third or fourth room needs to be added later, the condenser has the connections to do it; we then check the remaining capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the filters of both heads every two weeks in season. Keep the condenser clear of snow and leaves, without covering it in winter. One \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance visit per year cleans the coils, fans and drains and checks the electrical connections. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/services-de-nettoyage-climatiseurs-et-thermopompes-murales-grand-montreal\"\u003ecleaning service\u003c\/a\u003e takes over when you prefer to hand off the annual visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirGreen, for the life of the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family business active for more than fifteen years 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, we hold RBQ licences for ventilation, refrigeration and electrical work and carry \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in liability insurance. The in-home assessment is free, the quote is in writing, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/financement-avec-financeit\"\u003efinancing options\u003c\/a\u003e let you choose the right unit rather than the cheapest one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the 2-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE DLCMHB | 36,000 BTU - R410A. We assess your two spaces and confirm the right size and your grant eligibility before signing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable while supplies last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcoaire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67797718860068,"sku":"DLCMHBH36DAK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/THERMOPOMPE_MULTIZONE_ARCOAIRE_DLCMHB_R410A_2_ZONES_3_TONNES_36000_BTU_00_MONTREAL_LAVAL_LONGUEUIL_RIVE_SUD.png?v=1793082560","url":"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/en\/products\/thermopompe-2-zones-arcoaire-dlcmhb-36000-btu-r410a","provider":"AirGreen Climatisation \u0026 Chauffage \/ Air Conditioning \u0026 Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}