HITACHI airCore 700 HEATFORCE Central Heat Pump | 1.5 Tons - 18,000 BTU
HITACHI airCore 700 HEATFORCE 1.5-ton central heat pump for the whole house
The HITACHI airCore 700 HEATFORCE 18,000 BTU heats and cools your whole house through your ducts. It is a complete system: outdoor unit PAS-18BLFASDQ1 and air handler JPE18B3XB2HS1A, using R-32 refrigerant, with Wi-Fi included. AirGreen installs it in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.
What the certifications say
- Output at −8 °C: 16,600 BTU/h (COP 2.4)
- Maximum output at −15 °C: 17,200 BTU/h (COP 2.3)
- Maximum output at −25 °C: 15,000 BTU/h (COP 1.89)
- SEER2 17.5 · EER2 12.3 · HSPF2 9.8
- Outdoor unit sound: 55 dB(A)
Source: NEEP cold-climate heat pump list, this pairing’s AHRI certificate. The coldest certified point is −25 °C; below your home’s balance point, backup heat tops up.
LogisVert grant
This pairing is ENERGY STAR® cold climate certified (ID 3891106), so it qualifies for Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert grant: $120 per 1,000 BTU/h of output at −8 °C, or $1,992 for this size. Indicative amount: only Hydro-Québec confirms the grant, and you must apply no later than 9 months after installation.
What Hitachi built into the airCore 700 series
- Compressor pre-heating by pulsing the windings: no external crankcase heater.
- Piping outlets in four directions on the outdoor unit.
- Frostwash cleaning on every airCore 700 indoor unit.
An installation that starts at your home
A central heat pump is chosen for the house, not just for its capacity. Our starting point is 18,000 BTU per 1,000 sq ft, adjusted on site for layout, ceiling height and duct condition. The on-site estimate is free and the quote follows within 24 hours. AirGreen holds RBQ licence 5645-9605-01.
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty: 10 years on the compressor and 10 years on parts. Labour is covered for 6 years, straight from the distributor: ask about our extended warranty options to go further.
Data checked on October 1, 2026 with NEEP and ENERGY STAR.
Warranty: 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor, straight from the distributor.
