{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-arcoaire-compact-quiet-comfort-5-tonnes-60000-btu-cabinet-d5fuha-60-000-r454b","title":"Central Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 5 Tons - 60,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUHA 60 000) - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 5-ton system that keeps working on the coldest nights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a very large home, it is the nights of deep cold that put a central system to the test. According to its certificate, the \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 5 Tons - 60,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUHA 60,000) - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out precisely at that moment. It pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eD5CUHAH60AAK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit with the matching-size \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUHAH60XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet, which replaces the furnace and supplies the entire existing \u003cstrong\u003educt system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e17.5 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 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 3560731\u003c\/strong\u003e and qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$5,400 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e, the new-generation refrigerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt -30 °C, still 37,300 BTU\/h\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e37,300 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.69\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 62% of the 60,000 BTU\/h nominal size. In other words, on the coldest nights of winter, the heat pump still supplies a large share of the home's heat, delivering more than one and a half times the energy it uses. An electric baseboard, by comparison, has a COP of 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other points point the same way: \u003cstrong\u003e45,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F) with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e54,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F) with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.90\u003c\/strong\u003e. These two points are measured separately; we report each one as published. Over the whole heating season, efficiency is summed up by the \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e of 9.5. These figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215318894\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMornings of deep cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe January mornings when the thermometer plunges are also those when electricity demand is highest in Quebec. In a home heated by a central heat pump, that is when the electric backup works the most. A heat pump that keeps good capacity at very low temperatures reduces the share of that backup precisely during those hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a very large home, the effect is far from trivial: the backup heat of a system this size represents a significant load. The more the heat pump covers, the less the backup needs to step in, and the more comfortable the house stays without unnecessary power draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich homes it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e size, or \u003cstrong\u003e60,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, is meant for very large homes or homes with high heat loss: a large wind-exposed residence on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, an enlarged family home in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, an older three-level \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e house with many windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a size is justified by the load calculation, room by room and floor by floor, never by the size of the old unit. After insulation work or new windows, a home may need less; in some large homes, two smaller systems serve better than one. We present the option that fits during the visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe D5FUHA cabinet and the duct system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD5FUHAH60XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet houses the indoor coil and the blower that moves air through the whole house. It is installed where the old furnace stood and connects to the supply plenum, the air returns and the condensate drain. We set its airflow during commissioning, for both heating and cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA system of this size moves a lot of air. The main trunk, the branches and above all the returns have to keep up: in a very large home, several returns are often needed, including one upstairs. We examine the duct system end to end and list the necessary corrections in the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBackup heat and the electrical service\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven with good cold-weather capacity, a very large home needs electric backup for the coldest nights. It is usually housed in the cabinet and sized from the load calculation. Together, the outdoor unit and the backup require a sufficient electrical service, which also has to supply the range, the water heater, the dryer and sometimes an EV charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the visit, we check the service capacity and the space in the panel. Any necessary electrical work is included in the written quote. The thermostat is set so that backup heat only comes on when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer: 17.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e measures cooling efficiency over a typical summer, and \u003cstrong\u003eEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e at full load, on a very hot day. At \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, this system stays efficient during heat waves, when a large home demands the most cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the time, it runs for long periods at low speed, which removes moisture instead of only cooling the air. A large finished basement stays drier, and the upstairs bedrooms more comfortable. Condensate drains from the cabinet to a floor drain or a pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariable speed and R-454B\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003einverter\u003c\/strong\u003e) compressor adjusts its speed to demand. A system of this size spends most of the year well below its full capacity, where it is most efficient, and only speeds up on extreme days.\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. Its installation requirements take into account the refrigerant charge and the room housing the indoor unit; our refrigeration technicians apply them at every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $5,400 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$5,400\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 D5CUHAH60AAK outdoor unit and the D5FUHAH60XAK 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 by AirGreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn installation designed for winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heat pump that works in deep cold has to be installed accordingly. The outdoor unit is mounted on a stand or bracket suited to its weight, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e and above the drifts that form along wind-exposed walls, away from roof drip. Defrost water must be able to drain without freezing on a walkway, and the unit must remain accessible for snow clearing and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the furnace is removed and the D5FUHA cabinet takes its place, connected to the plenum, the air returns and the condensate drain. The insulated copper line set is brazed, pressure-tested and put under vacuum. The electrical connection is made on a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an outdoor disconnect. Commissioning checks the charge, airflow, balancing, defrost and backup heat; we then explain the settings to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter each storm, clear the snow around the outdoor unit and check that ice is not blocking the coil, without ever covering it. Check the cabinet's filter every month in season and replace it according to its format. Annual \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance, ideally in the fall, cleans the coils and checks the condensate drain, the electrical connections and the backup heat before winter begins. 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 ARCOAIRE Compact Quiet Comfort | 5 Tons - 60,000 BTU (Air Handler D5FUHA 60,000) - R454B. 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