{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-arcoaire-h4h5s-ion-2-5-tonnes-30000-btu-cabinet-fjma4x-r410a","title":"Central Heat Pump ARCOAIRE H4H5S ION | 2.5 Tons - 30,000 BTU (Air Handler FJMA4X) - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 2.5-ton central heat pump, sized for summer as well as winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e means choosing one unit for two seasons that do not ask for the same thing. In summer, it has to cool without leaving humidity behind; in winter, it has to heat for months. The \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Heat Pump ARCOAIRE H4H5S ION | 2.5 Tons - 30,000 BTU (Air Handler FJMA4X) - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eH4H5S30AKAAA\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit with the \u003cstrong\u003eFJMA4X30L0BB\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet, which pushes air through the existing \u003cstrong\u003educt\u003c\/strong\u003e system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e14.3 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its certificate publishes heating capacities at -8 °C and -15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich homes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.5-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e size is aimed at good-sized homes that already have ducts: a split-level house, a renovated two-storey house from the seventies, a large single-storey house with a basement, a wide two-level semi-detached house. In these homes, it handles the cooling of every room served and most of the heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are examples, not a rule. The size is confirmed with a room-by-room \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes into account the home's insulation, windows, orientation and airtightness. A split-level house calls for particular attention to the ducts serving each half-level; a large single-storey house, to the length of the ducts leading to the far rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe 2.5-ton ION pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eH4H5S30AKAAA\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit holds the compressor, the outdoor coil and its fan. The \u003cstrong\u003eFJMA4X30L0BB\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet is an \u003cstrong\u003eair handler\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes the place of the old electric furnace: it houses the indoor coil, the blower and the \u003cstrong\u003ebackup electric heating elements\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two units, certified together, are linked by an insulated copper refrigerant line and run on \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thermostat completes the system: designed for a heat pump with backup, it decides at every moment which heat source to use. We supply it, connect it and set it up with you at commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe sizing trade-off\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Quebec home, heating needs in the depth of winter far exceed cooling needs at the height of summer. If you chose a conventional heat pump big enough to heat on its own on the coldest nights, it would be much too big in summer: it would cool the house in a few minutes, stop, and leave humidity in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right approach is to choose a size that cools properly in summer and heats on its own through most of the cold season, then to leave to the cabinet's backup elements the share that the heat pump cannot supply in deep cold. That is what a central system with an air handler allows: one unit, two heat sources, and a thermostat that makes the heat pump work first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a well-insulated house, the share left to the backup stays modest; in a house that loses a lot of heat, it grows. That is where better attic insulation or better-sealed windows make themselves felt, on top of the heat pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the certificate shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e17,400 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F) and \u003cstrong\u003e13,300 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.10\u003c\/strong\u003e at -15 °C. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with the nominal size of 30,000 BTU, the listed capacity represents about 58% at -8 °C and 44% at -15 °C. At -15 °C, the heat pump still delivers about twice the energy it uses, but it supplies less than half of its nominal capacity; the backup then covers the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 210998732\u003c\/strong\u003e, as published in the AHRI certification directory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the backup covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet's backup elements come on when the heat pump alone is no longer enough, in deep cold, and briefly during a defrost to keep the air blown into the rooms comfortable. They switch off as soon as the heat pump is enough again. Their capacity is chosen from the load calculation: enough to keep the house comfortable on the coldest nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince they are the largest electrical load in the system, we also check what the panel can deliver. Everything related to the electrical work appears in the written quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes compared with an electric furnace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe air at the grilles\u003c\/strong\u003e is warm rather than very hot; the heat is gentler and steadier.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycles\u003c\/strong\u003e are longer: the system runs longer, but with smaller temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn outdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e runs in winter; it must stay clear of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefrost\u003c\/strong\u003e sometimes produces a cloud of white vapour above the outdoor unit; this is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e must be designed for a heat pump with backup, and a steady set point gives the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e is included: the same system cools and dries the air in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings, plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e14.3\u003c\/strong\u003e measures cooling efficiency over a full summer; the \u003cstrong\u003eEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e12.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, cooling efficiency at full demand on a hot day. The \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e measures heating efficiency over a season; it takes into account the periods when the backup supplements the heat pump. \u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e is read at a specific temperature: an electric baseboard is at 1, this pairing at 2.10 at the -15 °C point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the ratings of a conventional system. If you are aiming for higher ratings or a grant, we will also show you pairings of comparable size that meet those goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pairing does not carry an amount on Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e list of October 19, 2026. If the grant matters for your project, we will point you to an eligible pairing of comparable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation by AirGreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore the quote\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet takes the place of the old furnace and connects to the existing duct system. We check duct sizes and the air return, because a central heat pump only delivers its full efficiency if the airflow keeps up. We also choose the outdoor unit's location: above the snow line, away from roof drips, dryer vents and bedroom windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe job\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval\u003c\/strong\u003e of the old electric furnace and, where applicable, the old air conditioner, with recovery of the refrigerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation of the FJMA4X cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e, connection to the plenum and return air, condensate drain to a floor drain or a pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation of the outdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e on a stand or a wall bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant line\u003c\/strong\u003e in insulated copper, brazing, pressure test and vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, outdoor disconnect, power to the backup and thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: refrigerant charge, airflow, test of the defrost and the backup, thermostat setup, then an explanation of how everything works.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the cabinet filter every month in season and replace it according to its format. Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow, ice and leaves, and do not cover it in winter. Plan annual \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e of the coils, the condensate drain, the electrical connections and the backup.\u003c\/p\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 H4H5S ION | 2.5 Tons - 30,000 BTU (Air Handler FJMA4X) - R410A. 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