{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-add-on-arcoaire-compact-quiet-comfort-3-tonnes-36000-btu-serpentin-dlfula-21-po-r410a","title":"Central Heat Pump ADD-ON ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Coil DLFULA 21 in.) - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 3-ton heat pump on a panel that already carries an electric furnace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA home heated by an \u003cstrong\u003eelectric furnace\u003c\/strong\u003e already asks a lot of its electrical service. The \u003cstrong\u003eADD-ON\u003c\/strong\u003e approach adds no new heating elements to it: the furnace stays in place, its elements serve as backup, and the heat pump is added to it. The \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ADD-ON ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Coil DLFULA 21 in.) - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eDLCURAH36ABK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit with the \u003cstrong\u003eDLFULAH36XCX\u003c\/strong\u003e coil, mounted on the existing furnace; the heat pump heats and cools through the same \u003cstrong\u003educts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e15.2 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 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 2841442\u003c\/strong\u003e, its certificate still lists capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$3,960 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the ADD-ON approach spares the electrical panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a home heated by an electric furnace, the furnace's heating elements are already connected to the panel, and they are among the largest loads in the house, alongside the range, the water heater and the dryer. A heat pump of this size adds the load of its outdoor unit to that set. Before proposing the size, we therefore have to make sure the panel and the electrical service can carry the heat pump in addition to the furnace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the ADD-ON approach, the backup is the existing electric furnace's elements. There are no heating elements to add: only the outdoor unit needs a new \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The furnace blower pushes air through the heat pump coil, which warms it in winter and cools it in summer, and the furnace's elements take over during deep cold. Over the winter, the heat pump takes on most of the heating, and those elements run far less often. We check the space and capacity in the panel during the visit; if the panel is not enough, we tell you before the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA 3-ton family home\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 an older home with many rooms in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e or on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, heated by an electric furnace in good condition, often without central air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe size is confirmed by a room-by-room load calculation that accounts for insulation, windows and orientation. In an ADD-ON system, we choose it first for cooling, then assess the share of heating the heat pump will be able to take on before the furnace's elements take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe 21 in. coil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor all the furnace's air to pass through the coil, the coil's width must match that of the furnace's air outlet. The \u003cstrong\u003e21 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e coil is meant for wide furnaces, common in family homes. The same outdoor unit is also available with a narrower coil for smaller furnaces; we measure your unit on site before confirming the model. The coil fits between the furnace and the plenum, which is adjusted as needed, and a condensate drain is connected to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe certificate, from -8 °C to -30 °C\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e33,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.40\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 92% of the nominal size.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e32,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.00\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.42\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 213372121\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP. The heat pump keeps most of its capacity down to -15 °C, which hands it the larger part of a \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e winter; the furnace's elements step in mainly during deep cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe 10.0 HSPF2 rating and COP\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e measures the heat pump's efficiency over the whole heating season, accounting for mild days, cold days and defrost cycles. At \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, each kilowatt-hour the heat pump uses turns, over the season, into much more heat than with ordinary electric heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e measures it at a specific temperature: at -15 °C, this system delivers twice as much heat as the electricity it uses. The elements of an electric furnace, for their part, never deliver more heat than the electricity they receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElectric auxiliary heat, only when needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compatible thermostat manages the heat pump and the furnace's elements. The heat pump heats first; when it can no longer hold the set point, the thermostat brings in the 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 is set according to the heat pump's capacity, the home's heat loss and your comfort preferences. We set it during commissioning and adjust it as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summer, the heat pump cools every room served by the ducts, with \u003cstrong\u003e15.2 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e over a typical summer and \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e at full load on a hot day. 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. The furnace blower is set to deliver the airflow that cooling requires. The system runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refrigerant that refrigeration technicians know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $3,960 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$3,960\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 DLFULAH36XCX 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\u003eFrom the visit to commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe visit is used to check the furnace's condition, its age, its blower and the airflow it can deliver, its heating elements, the filter, the ducts and the air return, as well as the electrical panel and what it already carries. If the furnace is nearing the end of its life, we tell you and present the other options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn installation day, the coil is mounted on the furnace and connected to the condensate drain. The outdoor unit goes on a wall bracket or a stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from roof drip. The insulated copper line set is brazed, pressure-tested and put under vacuum. The outdoor unit is connected on its \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an outdoor disconnect, and the thermostat is replaced with a model that manages the heat pump and electric auxiliary heat. Commissioning checks the charge, airflow, defrost and the elements coming in; we then explain the settings to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe furnace filter now serves both units: check it every month in season and replace it according to its format. Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow and leaves, without covering it. A yearly check of the electric furnace, its elements and its blower 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. In winter, the white vapour during defrost 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 21 in.) - R410A. 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