YORK HH8 variable-speed Central Heat Pump 18 SEER2 (cold climate) | 5 Tons

Installation and distribution of the 5-ton YORK HH8 central heat pump throughout Greater Montreal.

Side discharge, variable speed, R-454B refrigerant, ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate certified.

The HH8 carries the ENERGY STAR® “Cold Climate” designation. This is not a sales pitch: it is a certification requiring performance verified in cold weather, and few central systems hold it. It is also listed among ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient products. YORK approves heating operation down to -25 °C.

Certified performance, not advertised performance. Paired with the YORK JHE60C5CH2SS1 blower cabinet, the HH860E2S11 is rated at 19.0 SEER2, 11.7 EER2, and 9.0 HSPF2 under AHRI certificate 215853276. Certified heating capacity: 37,000 BTU/h at -8 °C and 38,500 BTU/h at -15 °C - with variable speed, the coldest point is measured at full capacity, and the unit delivers more there.

Variable speed changes the nature of the unit. Instead of starting at full capacity and then stopping, the twin rotary compressor modulates and continuously maintains the setpoint: smaller temperature swings, better humidity control in summer, and a quieter unit because it rarely operates at maximum capacity.

The blower cabinet is part of the system. The JHE60C5CH2SS1 is a 61.75-inch-high, 21-inch-wide, and 21.5-inch-deep all-in-one unit with a constant-torque ECM motor, supplied with its thermostatic expansion valve and A2L detector factory-installed. It delivers 1600 cu. ft./min. and can be installed in upflow, downflow, right horizontal, or left horizontal configurations - allowing flexible placement in both basements and attics.

A tall format, not a wide one. In the 5-ton model, the side discharge provides a tall, narrow unit - 38.4 inches wide and 13.9 inches deep - that can be installed against a wall or in a tight space where a conventional unit would not fit. The five-wire connection simplifies installation, and the unit accepts either a conventional thermostat or a gas furnace from another brand for dual-fuel operation.

YORK heat pumps may also qualify for provincial and/or federal rebates, such as Chauffez Vert, Efficient Heat Pumps (Hydro-Québec), and Canada Greener Homes.

Warranty: 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor, straight from the distributor.