2-Zone Heat Pump DURASTAR Standard | 18,000 BTU - R410A

In stock
SKU: DRA2U18M1B
18,000BTU/h · 2 heads
−25 °Cheats down to
$720LogisVert, indicative
ENERGY STAR®ENERGY STAR Most EfficientOptional Wi-FiR-410AUp to 2 heads
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Outdoor unit DRA2U18M1BPossible indoor models DRAC09F1A, DRAC12F1A, DRAC18F1A, DRAC24F1A, DRAC24F1B, DRAD09F1A, DRAD12F1A, DRAD18F1A, DRAD24F1A, DRAF18F1A, DRAF24F1A, DRAL06F1A, DRAL09F1A, DRAL12F1A, DRAL18F1A, DRAM18F1A, DRAM24F1A, DRAM30S1A, DRAM36S1A, DRAM48S1A, DRAM60S1A, DRAS12F1A, DRAS12F1BAHRI 207787171· ENERGY STAR 2410695
In short

The Durastar Standard R410A 18 000 multi-zone heat pump heats and cools 2 rooms with a single outdoor unit. it delivers 14,400 BTU/h at −8 °C, heats down to −25 °C and qualifies for a $720 LogisVert grant. Installed by AirGreen in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.

01 · The verdict in 10 seconds

2 rooms, one outdoor unit.

Compared with the 48 multi-zone systems of 18,000 BTU we sell. Every number on this page carries its source.

ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNEEP 404903AHRI 207787171LogisVert · October 1, 2026
!Good to know: indoor head from 36 dB(A)Rank 42 of 45; class median: 27 dB(A).
14,400BTU/h certified at −8 °C
−25 °Cstill heating
2heads
2.5COP at −8 °C
$720LogisVert, indicative
02 · The machine

The parts that make a multi-zone system.

Tap a part to learn more.

DRA2U18M1B

Outdoor unit

One compressor for the whole house. It supplies up to 2 heads and modulates from 5,700 to 16,000 BTU/h depending on what the rooms call for (NEEP).

03 · How it works

Turn rooms on and off. Watch the power being shared.

One outdoor unit supplies every head: when several rooms call at once, they share its capacity. Pick an outdoor temperature.

04 · My plan

Tell us your rooms. We tell you if this size is enough.

Pick the number of rooms and their size. The estimate targets a −15 °C day; it is a guide, the real calculation is done room by room at your home.

05 · The series

The whole series at a glance: find the box that fits you.

Each box is a product: the outdoor unit’s size, and the number of heads.

Outdoor2 zones3 zones4 zones5 zones
18,000BTU
Here
28,000BTU
23
36,000BTU
234
48,000BTU
2345
55,000BTU
2345

Durastar Standard R410A 18 000 · 2 zones

14,400 BTU/h
at −8 °C
$720
LogisVert

Up to 2 heads on this outdoor unit. Tap another box to see that size.

06 · Deep cold

At −15 °C, it still delivers 70 % of its rated capacity.

Tap a temperature: certified capacity, efficiency and the cost of one hour of heating.

It slows down, it speeds up: the certified modulation range

Light bar: from minimum to maximum capacity. Dark mark: the rated value.

+8.3 °C
5,700 → 24,000 BTU/h
-8 °C
3,800 → 16,000 BTU/h
-15 °C
3,500 → 12,600 BTU/h
Source: NEEP, minimum, rated and maximum ratings at 47, 17 and 5 °F.
07 · The bill

At every temperature, cheaper than baseboards.

Cost of one hour at full output, for the same heat delivered. Hydro-Québec Rate D, second tier: 11.142 ¢/kWh.

08 · Efficiency

The official ratings, on the same scales as before.

SEER2, HSPF2 and EER2 come from the AHRI certification. The mark shows the median of the same-size multi-zone systems we sell.

SEER2 · seasonal cooling21.0
Scale 1 – 30Median: 22
Rank 27 (tied) of 47 in its class.
HSPF2 · seasonal heating10.2
Scale 1 – 15Median: 10
Rank 14 of 46 in its class.
EER2 · cooling in peak heat12.5
Scale 1 – 20Median: 12.5
Rank 20 (tied) of 45 in its class.
COP at −15 °C2.0
Scale 0 – 4Median: 2
Rank 16 (tied) of 41 in its class.
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientCold climate · ID 2410695 · ENERGY STAR database
09 · LogisVert grant

A grant you can calculate, not guess.

14,400 BTU/h÷ 1,000 ×$50=$720

The capacity at −8 °C comes from Hydro-Québec’s list of October 1, 2026. $50 per 1,000 BTU/h is the rate for ENERGY STAR heat pumps (guide v1.10).

Set for this system (AHRI 207787171). Another head combination (ducted, console) can change the AHRI number, and so the amount.
Cap: the grant never exceeds 100 % of the purchase and installation cost before taxes.
9 months after installation to apply; +5 % when two measures are in the same request.
All about LogisVert, with the simulator
10 · Report card

Where it ranks among same-size multi-zone systems.

Compared with the 48 multi-zone systems of 18,000 BTU we sell, using the LogisVert list figures. Weaknesses too, said plainly.

11 · Head-to-head

Against three other brands in its class.

Same rated size, other manufacturers. Pick the opponent.

12 · Multi-zone or wall units

One multi-zone or several wall units? Both sides, honestly.

This multi-zone2 wall units
On the wall1 outdoor unit2 outdoor units
Electrical1 dedicated circuitOne circuit per unit
CapacityShared between roomsReserved for each room
If the outdoor unit stopsEvery zone stopsOnly one room
ModesSame mode everywhereEach room chooses
LogisVert$720 for the systemDepends on each model

We compare both options on your floor plan during the estimate.

13 · Installation

What to know before installing a multi-zone system.

Dimensions, wiring and lines, drawn. Then our six steps.

The outdoor unit, dimensioned

26.50 in
DRA2U18M1BDepth 13.46 in
35.04 in
Dimensions: product sheet (W × D × H).

One circuit for the whole house

Electrical panel
Load calculation before the quote
25 A max. breaker
MCA 18 A · 220 V
Outdoor unit
Head 1
Head 2
Our RBQ licence covers electrical work (subclass 16).
01Room-by-room visit and surveyWe measure each zone and note insulation and windows. The on-site estimate is free.
02Heads and line layoutOne pair of lines per head.
03Outdoor unit baseAbove the snow line, away from the neighbours’ bedroom windows.
04Exposed, finished linesLines under line covers, no work inside the walls.
05Dedicated circuit220 V, MCA 18 A, 25 A protection. The panel load calculation is done before the quote.
06Commissioning, zone by zoneEach head is tested and the controls set up. Then the LogisVert application within 9 months.
14 · Sound

Published sound levels, on one scale.

We use the outdoor figure to choose where the unit goes.

36
43
59
27
56
20 dB(A)3040506070
36 Reference head, lowest speed43 Reference head, highest speed27 Class indoor median59 Outdoor unit56 Class outdoor median
Values in dB(A). Indoor values are those of the sheet’s reference head; each head has its own, confirmed for the chosen model. Municipal noise by-laws vary by borough.
15 · What sets it apart

What is particular about this machine.

Only facts published by ENERGY STAR, NEEP or the manufacturer.

Most EfficientENERGY STARAmong the year’s most efficient according to ENERGY STAR.
16,000BTU/h peak at −8 °CIts maximum capacity certified by NEEP, above its rated value.
5,700BTU/h at low speedMinimum certified capacity (NEEP): it slows down instead of stopping when a single room calls.
150 WBase pan heaterHeater in the outdoor unit’s base pan, against ice (NEEP).
16 · Specifications

Every number, and where it comes from.

Each line carries its source; a line with no published value is not shown.

Performance
Cooling capacity (size)18,000 BTUSheet
Certified cooling at 35 °C18,000 BTU/hNEEP
SEER2 (seasonal cooling efficiency)21.0AHRI
EER2 (instant cooling efficiency)12.5AHRI
HSPF2 (seasonal heating efficiency, region IV)10.2AHRI
HSPF2, region V (coldest)7.7NEEP
Heating
Capacity at +8.3 °C19,000 BTU/h · COP 3.57NEEP
Capacity at −8 °C14,400 BTU/h · COP 2.5NEEP
Capacity at −15 °C12,600 BTU/h · COP 2.0NEEP
Capacity at -15 °C (max.)12,600 BTU/h · COP 2.0Sheet
Modulation range5,700 – 16,000 BTU/hNEEP
Heats down to−25 °CSheet
Zones and heads
Zones on this product2 Zones (Dual Zone)Sheet
Maximum zones2 Zones (Dual Zone)Sheet
Possible indoor modelsDRAC09F1A, DRAC12F1A, DRAC18F1A, DRAC24F1A, DRAC24F1B, DRAD09F1A, DRAD12F1A, DRAD18F1A, DRAD24F1A, DRAF18F1A, DRAF24F1A, DRAL06F1A, DRAL09F1A, DRAL12F1A, DRAL18F1A, DRAM18F1A, DRAM24F1A, DRAM30S1A, DRAM36S1A, DRAM48S1A, DRAM60S1A, DRAS12F1A, DRAS12F1BSheet
Indoor dimensions (W × D × H)22.44 x 22.44 x 10.24 inSheet
Vertical louversAutoSheet
Horizontal louversManuel / ManualSheet
Airflow (reference head)379 CFMSheet
Indoor sound (reference head)36 – 43 dB(A)Sheet
Installation
Outdoor unit (W × D × H)35.04 x 13.46 x 26.50 inSheet
Outdoor sound59 dB(A)Sheet
Base pan heater150 WNEEP
Electrical
Voltage220 VSheet
MCA (minimum circuit ampacity)18 ASheet
MOP (maximum overcurrent protection)25 ASheet
RefrigerantR-410ASheet
Wi-FiOptionalSheet
Certifications and warranty
AHRI207787171AHRI
ENERGY STARYes · ID 2410695ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYesENERGY STAR
LogisVert grant (indicative)$720LogisVert
Warranty (compressor · parts · labour)10 yrs · 10 yrs · 6 yrsSheet
AirGreen extended warrantyPossibleSheet
17 · Official brochures

The manufacturer’s documentation, as PDF.

18 · Description

Everything we have written about this system.

Dans un jumelé, la demande est rarement pleine : c'est là que la modulation travaille

Un jumelé de Saint-Jérôme perd moins qu'une maison isolée : le mur mitoyen ne donne pas sur l'extérieur, et la façade partagée limite les surfaces exposées. Résultat, l'appareil passe l'essentiel de l'année à charge partielle, et l'ancien système, signalé en fin de vie au dernier entretien, s'y épuisait en cycles courts. La Thermopompe 2-Zones DURASTAR Standard | 18 000 BTU - R410A adapte sa vitesse à ce que les deux zones demandent réellement.

Les capacités inscrites au certificat pour ce format

  • 21,0 SEER2, 12,5 EER2 et 10,2 HSPF2
  • À -8 °C : 14 400 BTU/h, COP de 2,5
  • À -15 °C : 12 600 BTU/h, COP de 2,0
  • Chauffage jusqu'à -25 °C, 58,5 dB(A) au condenseur

Le HSPF2 de 10,2 est la cote à retenir pour un jumelé, parce qu'elle résume une saison entière plutôt qu'une journée extrême : elle se construit sur les heures à charge partielle, précisément celles que ce bâtiment accumule. Ces valeurs proviennent du certificat AHRI 207787171, publié par le NEEP, et l'appareil est homologué ENERGY STAR.

Ce que la vitesse variable change dans les faits

Un compresseur qui module ne s'arrête pas dès que la consigne est atteinte : il ralentit. La température cesse de monter et de redescendre par paliers de deux degrés, le ventilateur reste bas, et les deux zones se stabilisent chacune de leur côté. Sur l'appareil de référence de la fiche, cette vitesse basse correspond à 36 dB(A) et 379 PCM ; chaque tête de la liste de compatibilité a ses propres cotes.

LogisVert verse 720 $ pour ce système

Le programme LogisVert d'Hydro-Québec accorde 720 $ pour ce système, sous l'ID ENERGY STAR 2410695, pour un propriétaire d'une habitation existante et selon la liste en vigueur à la date d'installation ; une aide bonifiée s'applique à certains immeubles à logements multiples. Nous validons l'admissibilité avant la signature et montons le dossier : facture détaillée, numéros de modèle intérieur et extérieur, preuve de paiement.

Tirer deux lignes quand la façade est mitoyenne et la cour minuscule

Le partage des 18 000 BTU/h entre les deux zones

Le DRA2U18M1B pilote 2 zones, son maximum au catalogue. Les deux appareils intérieurs se prennent dans la liste de compatibilité, de la cassette DRAC12F1A à la console DRAS12F1B. Ils se partagent la capacité du compresseur sans l'additionner, et l'étage peut couper la nuit sans arrêter le rez-de-chaussée. Le dimensionnement part d'environ 18 000 BTU/h par 1 000 pieds carrés, corrigé selon l'isolation et la fenestration.

Le parcours des lignes sur un bâtiment mitoyen

Avec une façade partagée, le trajet des lignes se joue sur le mur latéral et l'arrière. Nous arrêtons le tracé avant les travaux, en regroupant les deux paires sur un même chemin vertical pour ne percer qu'une bande de mur. Les lignes restent entièrement apparentes, sans travaux à l'intérieur des murs, et un recouvrement de finition unifie ce qui se voit du trottoir. Le condenseur de 35,04 x 13,46 x 26,50 pouces se pose au-dessus de la ligne de neige.

Un circuit dédié de 25 A

L'alimentation en 220 V demande un MCA de 18 A et un disjoncteur de 25 A sur un circuit dédié. Dans un jumelé où le panneau date de la construction, le calcul de charge précède la proposition, et toute mise à niveau est annoncée avant la signature.

  • Le dégivrage libère de la vapeur blanche au condenseur par temps humide.
  • Un délai de trois minutes au redémarrage protège le compresseur.
  • Le chauffage cesse sous -25 °C et le système existant reprend la charge.

Une odeur de brûlé, un disjoncteur qui saute, un code d'erreur persistant ou de l'eau à l'intérieur imposent l'arrêt et un appel à notre service de réparation. Les filtres se nettoient aux deux semaines en saison et l'entretien CVAC annuel couvre serpentins, condensat et raccords électriques.

AirGreen, sur les bâtiments qui touchent le voisin

Entreprise familiale depuis plus de quinze ans, AirGreen installe à Montréal, à Laval, à Longueuil, sur la Rive-Nord et sur la Rive-Sud. Licences RBQ en ventilation, en réfrigération et en électricité, assurance responsabilité de 5 000 000 $, évaluation gratuite et soumission par écrit. Nos réalisations comptent beaucoup de jumelés et de maisons en rangée.

Réservez votre estimation gratuite pour la Thermopompe 2-Zones DURASTAR Standard | 18 000 BTU - R410A. Nous arrêtons le tracé des lignes sur le mur latéral, vérifions le panneau pour un circuit de 25 A et confirmons les 720 $ de LogisVert.

Garantie : 10 ans sur le compresseur, 10 ans sur les pièces et 6 ans sur la main-d’œuvre, directement du distributeur.

19 · Questions

What people ask us about multi-zone systems.

Can I heat one room and cool another at the same time?

No. On a multi-zone system like this one, every head works in the same mode, heating or cooling. Each room still keeps its own set temperature.

What happens when every room calls for heat?

They share the outdoor unit’s capacity: 14,400 BTU/h at −8 °C, 12,600 at −15 °C.

How many heads can I connect?

Up to 2 on this outdoor unit. This product is configured for 2 heads.

How much is the LogisVert grant?

$720 according to Hydro-Québec’s list of October 1, 2026. The grant never exceeds 100 % of the cost before taxes; apply within 9 months of installation.

Is it ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, ID 2410695. It also meets the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria, according to the ENERGY STAR database.

Down to what temperature does it heat?

Down to −25 °C.

Is it noisy?

Indoors, the reference head goes down to 36 dB(A). Outdoors, 59 dB(A): we place the unit away from bedroom windows.

Why a multi-zone instead of several wall units?

One outdoor unit on the wall and one circuit. In return, the rooms share the capacity, and if the outdoor unit stops, every zone stops.

What does the warranty cover?

Our sheet lists 10 years on the compressor and 10 years on parts. AirGreen extended warranty: possible.

AirGreen

A multi-zone system is planned room by room. At your home.

We measure every room, draw the line route and choose the right head for each zone. The on-site estimate is free and the quote arrives within 24 h.

RBQ 5645-9605-01Ventilation 15.8, refrigeration 15.10, electrical 16
We handle the circuitOur licence covers the electrical work
LogisVert : $720AHRI 207787171 checked against the list of October 1, 2026
Beware of scamsHydro-Québec does no phone or door-to-door solicitation for LogisVert
Sources checked on October 1, 2026.NEEP, Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump List, product 404903 (AHRI 207787171): capacities and COP, modulation, SEER2, EER2, HSPF2.ENERGY STAR certified heat pump database, ID 2410695.Hydro-Québec, LogisVert eligible heat pump list (owner, existing home), file of October 1, 2026; participation guide, version 1.10.Costs: Hydro-Québec Rate D, 11.142 ¢/kWh (second tier, since 1 April 2026). Amounts shown are estimates; only the responsible bodies confirm the grant awarded.