{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-arcoaire-compact-quiet-comfort-1-5-tonnes-18000-btu-cabinet-d5fuha-24-000-r454b","title":"Central Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 1.5 Tons - 18,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUHA 24 000) - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA small central heat pump designed first for the heating season\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Quebec, a home heats for far longer than it cools. The \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 1.5 Tons - 18,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e in its \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUHA Air Handler\u003c\/strong\u003e version takes that into account: the 1.5-ton \u003cstrong\u003eD5CUHAH18AAK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit is paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUHAH24XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet, an air handler one size larger than the outdoor unit, which pushes air through the home's existing \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pairing shows \u003cstrong\u003e10.2 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e for seasonal heating, along with \u003cstrong\u003e19.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e for cooling. It is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified with the \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 3560735\u003c\/strong\u003e, its certificate lists capacity down to \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,764 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, the new-generation refrigerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA cabinet larger than the outdoor unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is the system's indoor unit: it contains the coil, where the refrigerant gives up its heat to the air, and the blower that distributes that air through the house. Here, the \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUHA\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet is one size larger than the outdoor unit. This pairing is certified as a system in its own right, under its own AHRI number, with its own ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule, a larger indoor coil offers more heat-exchange surface: heat passes more easily from the refrigerant to the air, which favours heating efficiency. In return, if the airflow is not adjusted, it removes slightly less moisture in summer. We set that airflow during commissioning. The same outdoor unit also exists with the matching \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUAA\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet; during the visit, we explain which of the two pairings suits your home and your duct system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe 10.2 HSPF2 rating, in plain words\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures a heat pump's efficiency over an entire heating season, taking into account mild days, cold days and defrost cycles. The higher it is, the more heat the heat pump delivers for each kilowatt-hour you pay for. For an electrically heated home, it is the rating that weighs most on the annual bill, well ahead of the cooling ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e completes that picture at a specific temperature. An electric baseboard has a COP of 1: it returns exactly the energy it uses. This system shows a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.66 at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2.12 at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means that at those temperatures it delivers more than twice the heat it uses in electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree winter temperatures, three readings of the certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e14,700 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, COP of 2.66. That is the temperature of an ordinary winter day in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e18,600 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, COP of 2.12, about 103% of the 18,000 BTU\/h nominal size. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e11,800 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, COP of 0.99. In this extreme cold, the heat pump still produces heat, but its efficiency matches that of ordinary electric heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215318901\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP. We quote them as they are: they show where the heat pump excels, and where backup heat becomes just as efficient as the heat pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElectric backup and the balance point\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe balance point is the outdoor temperature below which the house loses more heat than the heat pump supplies. It depends on the house as much as on the unit: insulation, windows, airtightness. Below that point, electric backup, usually housed in the cabinet, supplements the heat pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a COP of 0.99 listed at -30 °C, there is no advantage in pushing the outdoor unit during the coldest nights. We set the thermostat so that backup heat takes over at the right time, and we size that backup from the load calculation. The quote states it clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich homes it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.5-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e size suits a small ducted home whose envelope is in good condition: a renovated bungalow on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recent townhouse in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, a semi-detached house whose attic has been re-insulated. These are homes where heating makes up most of the bill and where a bigger unit would run in short bursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn older, poorly insulated home may need more. Rather than guess, we do a room-by-room load calculation during the visit and show you the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer, with the same system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cooling mode, the system cools the whole house through the ducts, with \u003cstrong\u003e19.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e over the season and \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e on a hot day. The compressor slows down as it approaches the set point, which avoids short cycles and keeps the temperature steady. The water removed from the air drains from the cabinet to a floor drain or a condensate pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a two-storey home, warm air rises and cool air sinks. We check that the upstairs bedrooms have enough supply registers and a return path, because a closed bedroom without an air return stays warmer than the rest of the house. The thermostat's continuous fan mode also helps even out temperatures between floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariable speed and R-454B refrigerant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003einverter\u003c\/strong\u003e) compressor adjusts its speed to demand instead of switching between off and full power. The house stays at a constant temperature, and the system spends most of its time at part load, where its efficiency is at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is the refrigerant manufacturers have adopted for their new central heat pumps; its effect on global warming is much lower than that of the refrigerant it replaces. It belongs to the A2L class, known as mildly flammable, and its installation follows specific requirements that our technicians apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $1,764 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$1,764\u003c\/strong\u003e for the owner of an existing home, according to the list in effect on the installation date. The amount is tied to the certificate of this specific pairing: the D5CUHAH18AAK outdoor unit with the D5FUHAH24XAK cabinet.\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 and follow-up by AirGreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the installation includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA home visit with a load calculation and an inspection of the \u003cstrong\u003educts\u003c\/strong\u003e, plenum and air return.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemoval of the old furnace and installation of the D5FUHA cabinet in its place, with a condensate drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMounting of the outdoor unit on a wall bracket or a stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from roof drip.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe insulated copper line set, brazed, pressure-tested and then put under vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe electrical connection on a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an outdoor disconnect, and the thermostat wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommissioning: charge, airflow, defrost, backup heat settings, then an explanation of the controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the cabinet's filter every month in season and replace it according to its format. Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow and leaves, without ever covering it. Once a year, professional \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance cleans the coils and checks the condensate drain, the electrical connections and the backup heat. The white vapour the outdoor unit releases 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\u003cp\u003eIt covers the pairing as installed. The invoice and the commissioning report, which carry the serial numbers of both units, serve as the reference for any request.\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 this 1.5-ton ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort central heat pump with the D5FUHA air handler. 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