{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-arcoaire-compact-quiet-comfort-3-tonnes-36000-btu-cabinet-d5fuaa-r454b","title":"Central Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUAA) - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCertified capacity down to -30 °C that reduces the share of electric backup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a home heated by a central heat pump, every hour the heat pump manages on its own is an hour the electric backup stays off. The \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUAA) - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for the capacity its certificate lists at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eD5CUHAH36AAK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit with the matching-size \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUAAH36XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet, which replaces the furnace and distributes air through the existing \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e17.4 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e11.7 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10.3 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 3560728\u003c\/strong\u003e and qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$3,816 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, the new-generation refrigerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWinter, from mild to coldest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e31,800 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.54\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e39,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.90\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e27,800 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.59\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 77% of the 36,000 BTU\/h nominal size.\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 215318891\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last figure is the one that stands out. On the coldest nights of winter, when many heat pumps supply only a fraction of their size, this one still keeps most of it, with an efficiency that remains higher than ordinary electric heating. The longer the heat pump holds up in the cold, the lower the temperature at which backup heat has to step in, and the fewer backup hours there are in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBackup heat and the home's electrical capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an all-electric central installation, backup heat usually comes from heating elements housed in the cabinet. Their output is chosen from the load calculation: they must bridge the gap between what the house loses in deep cold and what the heat pump supplies at that moment. When that gap is small, the backup can be small too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a home of this size, the difference shows up at the electrical panel. The outdoor unit and the backup heat together require a sufficient electrical service; a more modest backup leaves more headroom for the rest of the house. During the visit, we check the capacity of the service and the space in the panel, and we state in the quote the planned backup output and, where needed, the electrical work required.\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 suits a two-storey cottage with a finished basement, a large split-level or a spacious semi-detached house on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e or in \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are homes where several bedrooms, a living room, an open kitchen and a basement share the same duct system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe examples are only indicative: insulation, windows, airtightness and orientation change the needs from one home to the next. An older home may exceed this size, a renovated one may need less. The room-by-room load calculation done during the visit confirms the size before any quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe D5FUAA cabinet and the ductwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUAAH36XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet houses the indoor coil and the blower. It is installed where the old furnace stood and connects to the supply plenum, the air return and the condensate drain. A heat pump delivers air that is less hot than a furnace's, but for longer; the duct system must therefore move air without restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a multi-storey home, we pay particular attention to the upstairs air return and to balancing the branch ducts, so that the upstairs bedrooms do not overheat in winter and stay cool in summer. Useful corrections are included in the quote.\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. In mild weather, it runs slowly and for long periods; in deep cold, it speeds up to full capacity. This wide operating range is what allows the heat pump to cover both mild fall days and January nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is the refrigerant manufacturers have adopted for their new central heat pumps; if it leaks, 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 refrigeration technicians apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe certified ratings, plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.3 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e: efficiency over the whole heating season, the rating that weighs most on the bill of an electrically heated home.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.4 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over a typical summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.7 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency at full load, on a hot day.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat delivered divided by electricity used at a specific temperature. An electric baseboard has a COP of 1; at -8 °C, this system shows 2.54.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer in a large home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summer, the same system cools every room served by the ducts. The compressor slows down as it approaches the set point and runs for long periods at low speed, which removes moisture from the air instead of only cooling it. The finished basement stays drier and the bedrooms more comfortable on hot nights. Condensate drains from the cabinet to a floor drain or a pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $3,816 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$3,816\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 D5CUHAH36AAK outdoor unit and the D5FUAAH36XAK cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe confirm eligibility before signing and prepare the detailed invoice, model numbers and proof of payment. 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Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow, ice and leaves, without ever covering it: it works all winter. Annual \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\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 ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 3 Tons - 36,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUAA) - R454B. 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