{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-blanc-4-tonnes-48000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (White) | 4 Tons - 48000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour tons: the format for large homes and multigenerational households\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e4 tons\u003c\/strong\u003e, a central heat pump no longer serves just a dwelling: it covers an entire building, often spread across several levels, sometimes occupied by two households with different habits. The \u003cstrong\u003e4-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Zinc White finish, is intended for these situations — homes of 2,500 square feet or more, multigenerational homes, cottages with fully finished basements, and small two-unit buildings on a single system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to this format brings a visible hardware change: the outdoor unit adopts a two-fan vertical configuration, and its installation requirements are entirely different from those of the smaller capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vertical outdoor unit: an inverted space constraint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e40.69 x 16.13 x 52.69 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately 100 kg, the 4-ton outdoor unit is tall and relatively slim. That is good news in tight spaces: it occupies a ground footprint comparable to that of a 3-ton unit while delivering 50% more capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut height creates its own requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA perfectly level base.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall unit installed on a slab that shifts with freeze-thaw cycles transmits vibrations and stresses the connections. We favor a stable base isolated from the building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper air-discharge clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer requires at least 40 in. on the discharge side. A unit blowing toward a wall two feet away recirculates its own air and loses capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind must be taken into account.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large vertical surface exposed at the corner of a building on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e is subject to real wind loads. Secure mounting matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess for servicing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Service panels must remain accessible with the unit in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEEP cold-climate heat pump directory values, based on AHRI-certified tests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe residual capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e deserves attention: \u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to a complete 2-ton system operating at its rated capacity. Even in the harshest cold experienced in \u003cstrong\u003eGreater Montreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the heat pump still handles half the heating load of a large home. The backup supplements rather than replaces it, and the savings show on the bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal performance: \u003cstrong\u003e18.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e11.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler\u003c\/strong\u003e : H48APH20UDE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H48SDH20XQC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : 218453819 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4622452\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, 123.5 oz charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,530 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 36 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 in. liquid, 7\/8 in. gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52 dB(A) indoors, 53 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24.50 x 21.00 x 56.00 in. (D cabinet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 x 20 — \u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental heat kits\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5, 10, 15, or 20 kW\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\u003eTwo elements change compared with the 2- and 3-ton models. Air handling moves to the \u003cstrong\u003eD cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is wider and taller: in a basement with a low ceiling or a cramped mechanical room, the \u003cstrong\u003e56 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e height must be checked with a tape measure before ordering, including plenums. And the \u003cstrong\u003egas piping increases to 7\/8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, a diameter that is difficult to bend and requires a planned route with generous bend radii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual-household: one central system, two different comfort preferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-household configuration is the one that creates the most disappointment when it is poorly addressed. One system, one thermostat, two households that cannot agree on the temperature: the unit's capacity changes nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe options we consider in these cases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized zoning\u003c\/strong\u003e on the \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, with separate dampers and thermostats. This is the most advanced solution, and the unit's \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e static-pressure capacity then becomes critical, since closing dampers increases system resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareful balancing\u003c\/strong\u003e with manual dampers adjusted once and for all, when preference differences are moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA supplemental wall-mounted unit\u003c\/strong\u003e in the secondary dwelling, when the duct network does not allow proper balancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe address this issue before the sale. A properly installed 4-ton central system in an unzoned dual-household home produces mixed results, and it is not the machine's fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$5,760 in financial assistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydro-Québec’s \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program provides \u003cstrong\u003e$5,760\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model to a homeowner in an existing residence, and $6,720 for new construction. At this level, the incentive covers a substantial portion of the equipment cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application must be submitted within \u003cstrong\u003enine months\u003c\/strong\u003e of installation, based on the certified indoor-outdoor combination. We verify eligibility before the work, prepare the application, and support the client through submission. Since the amounts are reviewed periodically, we confirm the applicable amount when preparing the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe complete electrical calculation, including supplemental heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor unit requires \u003cstrong\u003e36 A\u003c\/strong\u003e of minimum ampacity with \u003cstrong\u003e60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e protection. Electric supplemental heat must also be considered if a kit is installed: a 20 kW element at 230 V requires a substantial dedicated power supply on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large home or a multigenerational house, the question is therefore not simply “does the panel have available space?” but rather “can the building’s electrical service handle the total load?” We perform this verification when preparing the quote, using a load calculation in accordance with the Code, because the answer can significantly change the project budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining a system of this capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e22 x 20 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e needs to be replaced or cleaned more often than most people think: a unit moving 1,530 CFM loads its filter quickly. We recommend a monthly check during the season and annual professional maintenance covering the indoor coil, pan and condensate drain, refrigerant charge, outdoor coil, and airflow balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condensate drain deserves particular attention on a unit of this size: the amount of water produced during cooling is significant, and a partially clogged drain in a finished basement can have costly consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-ton projects are where constraints add up: electrical capacity, mechanical space, the \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e network, outdoor placement, and zoning. 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