{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-blanc-3-tonnes-36000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (White) | 3 Tons - 36000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree tons for the 1980s home, with the duct system it already has\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a type of building we encounter every week in Quebec: the single-family home built between 1975 and 1995, heated with electricity or gas, equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003educt system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed at a time when central air conditioning was a secondary addition. The homeowner now wants an efficient central heat pump. The duct system, however, has not changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Zinc White finish, is a unit we seriously consider in this context—provided the air-distribution system is treated as a subject in its own right rather than as an installation detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 1,200 CFM and what it requires from the duct system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e3-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e central system moves \u003cstrong\u003e1,200 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e of air. That is a considerable amount, and it must circulate through the existing ducts without creating whistling, unbalancing distant rooms, or overworking the fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual design rule places airflow at around 400 CFM per ton. A system originally sized for 2-ton air conditioning with modest airflow will not deliver this volume without modification. The symptoms are always the same: an upstairs bedroom that remains lukewarm, air noise at a floor grille, and a filter that clogs abnormally quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factor that governs all of this is \u003cstrong\u003eexternal static pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e0.58 in. of water column\u003c\/strong\u003e under rated conditions, with a reserve up to \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e We measure this pressure in the existing system before submitting a quote. When the measurement exceeds the unit's allowance, three corrective measures are possible, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eadd a return-air duct\u003c\/strong\u003e, often the most cost-effective measure;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ecorrect a poorly executed transition or elbow\u003c\/strong\u003e at the plenum outlet;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ereplace an undersized main duct section\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e18 x 20 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is also factored into the calculation. A poorly selected high-efficiency filter adds enough resistance to cancel out part of the available margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18,800 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull capacity down to \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a properly insulated 1,500- to 2,000-square-foot home in the \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e area, this means the heat pump handles heating on its own for the vast majority of the season, with supplemental heat needed only during the coldest periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal performance is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e18.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e11.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler\u003c\/strong\u003e : H36APH20UDE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H36SDH20XQC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : 218453817 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4622453\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, 105.8 oz charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,200 CFM — \u003cstrong\u003estatic pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.58 \/ 0.8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 V — \u003cstrong\u003eMCA 30 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 50 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 in. liquid, 3\/4 in. gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52 dB(A) indoors, 54 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21.00 x 21.00 x 46.44 in. (C cabinet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 43.13 x 19.44 x 33.75 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental heating kits\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5, 10, or 15 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation positions\u003c\/strong\u003e: upflow vertical, left horizontal, right horizontal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 30 A electrical jump, to be addressed before everything else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving from 2 to 3 tons increases the \u003cstrong\u003eMCA from 19 to 30 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a maximum protection of \u003cstrong\u003e50 A\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is significant in a 1980s home with a 100- or 125-A panel that already powers baseboard heaters, a water heater, and a range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a \u003cstrong\u003esupplemental heating kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is added to the air handler, the requirement increases further. A 10 kW element at 230 V adds approximately 40 A of minimum ampacity and requires its own protection. The total may require an electrical panel or service upgrade—a several-thousand-dollar item that, if discovered during construction, turns a well-managed project into an unpleasant surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe therefore calculate the electrical load at the time of quoting, not when it is time to connect the unit. When an upgrade is required, it is included in the quoted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 3-ton outdoor unit: placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e43.13 x 19.44 x 33.75 in\u003c\/strong\u003e and 75 kg, the outdoor unit requires a stable base and proper clearances—the manufacturer requires at least 12 in. in front of the air intake and 40 in. on the air outlet side. Against a garage wall, between two closely spaced houses, or in a narrow backyard, these clearances must be verified on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising the unit above the snow is essential in Quebec. A unit installed directly on a slab at ground level accumulates defrost ice beneath the heat exchanger, eventually blocking the fan and triggering faults in the middle of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$4,320 in financial assistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is eligible for Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with assistance of \u003cstrong\u003e$4,320\u003c\/strong\u003e for an existing-home owner and $5,040 for new construction. This amount can genuinely change the cost-effectiveness of replacing a central system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application must be submitted within \u003cstrong\u003enine months\u003c\/strong\u003e of installation and is based on the certified indoor-outdoor combination. We verify eligibility before the work, prepare the application, and guide the customer through final submission. The amounts are revised periodically; we confirm the amount in effect when the quote is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMistakes to avoid when replacing a central system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReuse the old unit's capacity without recalculating.\u003c\/strong\u003e A system installed twenty-five years ago was often oversized, and the house has probably been insulated or had its windows replaced since then. Reusing the same capacity perpetuates the error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnore the return-air paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the most common cause of imbalance between floors and the least expensive issue to correct during the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the outdoor location based on ease of connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shortest route is not always the one that meets clearance requirements or minimizes disruption to neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the airflow only once, in cooling mode.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heating and cooling requirements differ; balancing must be checked in both modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been working on central \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e systems in existing buildings for years, and most of our value is delivered before installation: static pressure measurement, inspection of \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e and return-air paths, heating-load calculation, complete electrical verification including auxiliary heat, validation of outdoor clearances, and review of available assistance programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA customer who receives a quote from AirGreen knows what they are buying, including the corrections required to their ductwork. It is less sales-oriented than a round-number price, and considerably more reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact AirGreen for an assessment of your ductwork and a complete quote for the 3-ton TCL APEX XS\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TCL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286077321508,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/THERMOPOMPE_CENTRALE_TCL_APEX_XS_R32_ZINC_WHITE_3_TONNES_36000_BTU_MONTREAL_LAVAL_LONGUEUIL_RIVE_SUD_RIVE_NORD_641da474-5b45-4c5e-aa88-147bf3ad6e3f.png?v=1789419536","url":"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/en\/products\/thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-blanc-3-tonnes-36000-btu","provider":"AirGreen Climatisation \u0026 Chauffage \/ Air Conditioning \u0026 Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}