{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-add-on-arcoaire-compact-quiet-comfort-3-tonnes-36000-btu-serpentin-dlfula-17-5-po-r410a","title":"Central Heat Pump ADD-ON ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Coil DLFULA 17.5 in.) - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree tons of heat pump on a mid-width electric furnace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany family homes are heated by a mid-width \u003cstrong\u003eelectric furnace\u003c\/strong\u003e that is still in good condition, with no central air conditioning or with an old air conditioner. The \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ADD-ON ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Coil DLFULA 17.5 in.) - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e is added to that furnace: the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFULAH36XBX\u003c\/strong\u003e coil sits on its air outlet, the \u003cstrong\u003eDLCURAH36ABK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit is installed outside, and the heat pump heats and cools through the same \u003cstrong\u003educts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The furnace stays in place as backup, and its electric elements only heat in deep cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e15.5 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e8.6 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 2841441\u003c\/strong\u003e, its certificate still lists capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$3,288 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe 17.5 in. coil and its certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eADD-ON\u003c\/strong\u003e approach, the furnace blower pushes air through the heat pump coil, which warms it in winter and cools it in summer. The coil's width must match that of the furnace's air outlet: here, \u003cstrong\u003e17.5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common width for residential furnaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same outdoor unit is also available with a wider coil, meant for larger furnaces. Each pairing has its own AHRI certificate, its own ratings and its own grant amount. The furnace in place determines the coil; we measure it on site before confirming the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe furnace blower, the critical point\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3-ton heat pump requires substantial airflow, especially in cooling. In an ADD-ON system, it is the furnace blower that has to supply it. A mid-width furnace may be up to the task, but it has to be checked: a blower that is too weak or a duct system that is too restrictive reduces the heat pump's efficiency, causes the coil to freeze in summer or the system to overheat in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the visit, we examine the blower, its available speeds, the filter, the air return and the duct sizes. If the furnace cannot deliver the required airflow, we tell you plainly and present other options, such as a smaller size or a central heat pump with an air handler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe homes it is meant for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e size, or \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, often matches a two-storey cottage with a basement, a large bungalow or a spacious semi-detached house in \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e or in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, heated by an electric furnace and often cooled until now by window units, or not at all. The size is confirmed by a room-by-room load calculation. In an ADD-ON system, we choose it first for good cooling, without oversizing, then assess the share of heating the heat pump will be able to take on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the certificate lists\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e27,400 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.12\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e31,600 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.85\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 88% of the nominal size.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.26\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe -8 °C and -15 °C points are measured separately; we report each one as published. These figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 213372120\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReading the ratings plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e of 8.6 measures the heat pump's efficiency over the whole heating season. It is a sound rating for a cold-climate certified heat pump, without being among the highest; in an ADD-ON system, where the furnace's elements take over during deep cold, it applies mostly to the long stretches of fall, mild winter and spring, when the heat pump works the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the reading at a specific temperature: at -8 °C, the heat pump delivers more than twice the heat it uses in electricity, whereas the elements of an electric furnace never deliver more heat than the electricity they receive. In cooling, the \u003cstrong\u003eSEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e of 15.5 measures efficiency over a typical summer and the \u003cstrong\u003eEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e of 10.0 measures full-load efficiency on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich unit heats, and when\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compatible thermostat decides when the furnace steps in. The heat pump heats first; when it can no longer hold the set point, the thermostat brings in the furnace's electric elements as \u003cstrong\u003eauxiliary heat\u003c\/strong\u003e. During defrost, those elements can also heat for a few minutes so that the air from the grilles stays warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moment auxiliary heat comes in takes into account the heat pump's capacity, the home's heat loss and your comfort preferences. For most of a \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e winter, the heat pump heats on its own; the furnace's elements step in mainly during cold snaps. We set this moment during commissioning and adjust it as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summer, the heat pump cools every room served by the ducts. Its \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003einverter\u003c\/strong\u003e) compressor slows down as it approaches the set point and runs for long periods at low speed, which removes moisture from the air and keeps the basement drier. Condensate drains from the coil to a floor drain or a pump. The system runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refrigerant that refrigeration technicians know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $3,288 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$3,288\u003c\/strong\u003e for the owner of an existing home, according to the list in effect on the installation date. The amount corresponds to the certified pairing of the DLCURAH36ABK outdoor unit and the DLFULAH36XBX coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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 on the existing furnace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit\u003c\/strong\u003e: electric furnace condition and age, blower and airflow, heating elements, ducts, air return, electrical panel, load calculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten quote\u003c\/strong\u003e: size, coil, planned settings, corrections to the duct system where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: installation on the furnace, plenum adjustment, condensate drain connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e: wall bracket or stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from roof drip.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e: insulated copper line set, brazing, pressure test and vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical and thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, outdoor disconnect, a panel able to carry the heat pump in addition to the furnace, thermostat that manages the heat pump and electric auxiliary heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: charge, blower speed setting, airflow, defrost and the furnace's elements coming in.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTwo units, coordinated maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an ADD-ON system, the home has two units that share the same blower and the same filter. Check that filter every month in season and replace it according to its format: it protects both the furnace and the coil. Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow and leaves, without covering it. A yearly check of the electric furnace and its elements is still worthwhile, and annual \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance of the heat pump covers the coil, the condensate drain and the electrical connections; the simplest approach is to schedule them together, in the fall. The white vapour during defrost, in winter, is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\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\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 Central Heat Pump ADD-ON ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Coil DLFULA 17.5 in.) - R410A. 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