{"product_id":"thermopompe-5-zones-arcoaire-d5cmha-55000-btu-r454b","title":"5-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5CMHA | 55,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFive zones for a large home, planned with your renovation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a large home goes through a major renovation, it is the best time to rethink its heating and cooling room by room. The \u003cstrong\u003e5-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5CMHA | 55,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e serves five rooms from a single condenser, each with its own set point. That \u003cstrong\u003e4.5-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eD5CMHAH55FAK\u003c\/strong\u003e condenser serves \u003cstrong\u003e5 zones\u003c\/strong\u003e (up to 5 at most) and is built with the \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSHAH09XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSHAH12XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSHAH18XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSHAH24XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSHAH30XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e heads. Its \u003cstrong\u003einverter compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e distributes its capacity among the heads that are calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e22.3 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10.5 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 3556883\u003c\/strong\u003e. The certificate still lists its capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the system qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$5,640 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDistributing five heads in a large home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach head's code indicates its size, from the D5FSHAH09XAK, the most compact, to the D5FSHAH30XAK, the largest. In a large two-storey home in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common distribution puts a large-format head in the open ground-floor area, an intermediate head in the primary suite and the finished basement, and compact heads in the secondary bedrooms or the office. It is not a matter of taking one of each size: the total of the five heads must stay within the combinations the manufacturer allows for this condenser, and each head is chosen according to its room's \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing a renovation to hide the lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith five heads, there are five refrigerant line sets, five communication cables and five drains to route. With the walls closed, they run along the facade under a finishing cover. With the walls open, they can often pass inside partitions, floors or soffits, and disappear completely. That is the main advantage of planning the system with your renovation: we install the lines and drains at the open-framing stage, before the drywall, then come back to install the heads and the condenser once the painting is done. This coordination is planned with your contractor from the start of the job; the earlier it happens, the more discreet the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven without a renovation, installation remains possible: the lines from several heads are then grouped under a single cover so that only one or two runs show on the facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFive zones on 4.5 tons, every port in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five heads share the condenser's capacity, which meters the refrigerant sent to each one according to its demand. The sharing works because the rooms almost never all call at full demand at the same time; the sizing must nonetheless hold up on the January morning when the whole house wakes up. With five zones, the D5CMHAH55FAK uses all its ports: no sixth head can be added. Utility rooms, bathrooms and entrances normally keep their usual heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe certificate in cold weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e47,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e47,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCOP of 2.60 at the -8 °C point (17 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCOP of 2.00 at the -15 °C point (5 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaximum capacity at -30 °C: 26,400 BTU\/h, COP of 1.39\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeating certified down to -30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe published capacity does not change between the two most frequent cold points, and stays below the nominal 55,000 BTU size, as is normal in deep cold. A renovation that improves insulation and windows reduces the load to be covered accordingly. Near -30 °C, the published capacity drops and backup heat remains useful. These figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215357158\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the ratings mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10.5 \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e measures \u003cstrong\u003eheating\u003c\/strong\u003e efficiency over a full season; it is the rating that counts most in a home in the \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e area. The 22.3 \u003cstrong\u003eSEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e measures \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e efficiency over the warm season, and the 12.0 \u003cstrong\u003eEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e the efficiency on heat-wave days. \u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the efficiency at a specific temperature: 2.00 at -15 °C means two units of heat for each unit of electricity, where an electric baseboard delivers only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer and the shared mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summer, the compressor speeds up when several zones call for cooling, then slows down and holds the set points at low speed; these long cycles remove moisture from the air, and each head's \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e mode takes over on muggy days. The five heads work in the same mode at any given time, heating or cooling, each at its own temperature. The new-generation \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant has a global warming potential markedly lower than the fluids it replaces; mildly flammable, it is handled according to precise rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFresh air: what a wall-mounted heat pump does not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wall head heats, cools, filters and dehumidifies the room's air, but it does not bring in fresh air: it recirculates the indoor air. After a renovation that makes the house tighter, with new windows and better insulation, the supply of fresh air becomes all the more important. That is the role of an \u003cstrong\u003eair exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unit separate from the heat pump. If your project includes one, or should include one, let's discuss it during the visit so both systems are designed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $5,640 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$5,640\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\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-home assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e: load calculation for the five rooms, check of the electrical panel and, where applicable, coordination with the renovation schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRefrigerant lines, communication cables and drains installed inside the open walls or grouped under a finishing cover outside; condensate pump when gravity is not enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCondenser on a solid stand or a bracket designed for its weight, above the snow line and out of the path of snow falling from the roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eConnection to a properly sized \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLeak test, vacuum, commissioning of the five zones and programming the remotes with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive filters to rinse every two weeks in season; doing it on the same day for the whole house turns it into a habit. During and just after renovation work, construction dust clogs the filters faster: check them more often in the first weeks. Keep the condenser clear of snow and leaves, without covering it in winter. An annual \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e visit cleans the coils and blower wheels, checks the drains and tightens the electrical connections. In winter, white vapour during defrost and a short pause in heating are normal. 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\u003ch3\u003eAirGreen, for the life of the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the 5-Zone Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5CMHA | 55,000 BTU - R454B. We assess the five rooms, coordinate the installation with your renovation and confirm your grant eligibility before signing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcoaire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67797682290980,"sku":"D5CMHAH55FAK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/THERMOPOMPE_MULTIZONE_ARCOAIRE_D5CMHA_R454B_5_ZONES_55000_BTU_00_MONTREAL_LAVAL_LONGUEUIL_RIVE_SUD.png?v=1793082560","url":"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/en\/products\/thermopompe-5-zones-arcoaire-d5cmha-55000-btu-r454b","provider":"AirGreen Climatisation \u0026 Chauffage \/ Air Conditioning \u0026 Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}