{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-blanc-2-tonnes-24000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (White) | 2 Tons - 24000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReplace an Aging Central System Without Renovating the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the central systems we replace in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e and on the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e do not fail all at once. They gradually wear down: bills rise, the upper floor no longer keeps up, the compressor becomes noisy, and eventually a technician says that the repair costs more than the unit is worth. That is when the question truly arises—and when the \u003cstrong\u003e2-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Zinc White finish, becomes a serious answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart is not a spectacular innovation, but a very practical feature: it retains \u003cstrong\u003e100% of its rated capacity down to -15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it integrates with an existing duct network without requiring it to be rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat “retrofit” Means Technically\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA central system consists of an outdoor unit and an air handler connected to the ductwork. In a conventional replacement, both are changed. The \u003cstrong\u003eAPEX XS\u003c\/strong\u003e offers three configurations, and that is where the savings come in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith its own air handler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the complete configuration, when the existing unit is also nearing the end of its service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a retrofit on an existing furnace\u003c\/strong\u003e — electric, gas, or dual-fuel. The furnace retains its backup role during very cold weather, while the heat pump provides the primary heating for the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a coil in a cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e — when only the heat-pump section needs to be replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the postwar bungalows of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Laurent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAhuntsic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBrossard\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the furnace was often replaced more recently than the heat pump, the second option avoids several thousand dollars in work and shortens the project by a full day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified Figures, Without Interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValues from the NEEP cold-climate heat-pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at 8.3°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at -8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at -15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13,300 BTU\/h at -30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same figure appears three times in the first three lines. That is unusual, and it changes the conversation about sizing: a central system that loses nothing between 8°C and -15°C can be sized according to the building’s actual load rather than oversized “for winter.” The backup heat then starts only below -15°C, which represents a limited fraction of the heating hours in a season in \u003cstrong\u003eGreater Montreal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal efficiency follows suit: \u003cstrong\u003e19.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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(C cabinet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor-unit dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38.50 x 16.56 x 31.63 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating range\u003c\/strong\u003e: down to -30°C — \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e: up to 55°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR cold-climate certification\u003c\/strong\u003e: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe air handler supports three installation positions—\u003cstrong\u003eupflow vertical, left horizontal, and right horizontal\u003c\/strong\u003e—which addresses most low-basement or space-constrained mechanical-room situations. Switching to right-horizontal installation simply requires repositioning the condensate pan, an operation provided for by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStatic Pressure: The Data That Determines a Central System’s Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the point we explain most often because it determines real comfort far more than the stated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn air handler must overcome the resistance of the \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. The APEX XS is rated for \u003cstrong\u003e0.58 in. of water column\u003c\/strong\u003e under nominal conditions, with a margin up to \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a properly sized network, with sufficient return-air capacity and clean filters, this margin is comfortable. In an undersized, overly restrictive, or obstructed network, the reality is different: airflow drops, the heat exchanger cannot transfer heat properly, and the measured efficiency bears little resemblance to the technical specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore recommending a central system, we therefore measure the static pressure of the existing network. This measurement sometimes leads to an unpleasant conclusion—we may need to add a return-air duct, correct a reduction, or replace a section of ductwork—but it avoids the scenario in which a client pays for a high-performance unit and gets mediocre results. A clean \u003cstrong\u003e18 x 20 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is also part of the equation; an overly restrictive filter alone can add significant resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA $2,880 Incentive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model appears on the list of eligible equipment for Hydro-Québec’s \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program. For an owner-occupied existing home, the incentive reaches \u003cstrong\u003e$2,880\u003c\/strong\u003e. In new construction, it increases to $3,360.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application must be submitted within \u003cstrong\u003enine months\u003c\/strong\u003e of installation, and it applies to a specific combination of indoor and outdoor units identified by its AHRI certificate. We verify eligibility before the work and prepare the required documents. Because the lists and amounts are reviewed periodically, we always confirm the exact figure at the time of quoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat R-32 Means on the Job Site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APEX XS operates with \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, an A2L-classified refrigerant with a significantly lower global-warming potential than R-410A. 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