{"product_id":"thermopompe-gainable-arcoaire-d5fsda-18000-btu-r454b","title":"Ducted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5FSDA | 18,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn entire condo or a whole floor, served by a unit you never see\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipping every room with a wall-mounted heat pump means multiplying the units on the walls. The \u003cstrong\u003eDucted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5FSDA | 18,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e does the work of several heads with a single hidden unit. The \u003cstrong\u003eD5FSDAH18XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e indoor unit fits in a ceiling bulkhead, a closet or a mechanical space, and supplies several rooms through \u003cstrong\u003eshort ducts\u003c\/strong\u003e; only discreet grilles remain. It is paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eD5CSHAH18AAK\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor unit, with a \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e18.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10.8 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified with the \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 3556062\u003c\/strong\u003e, its certificate still lists heating capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,800 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne unit for several rooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18,000 BTU size serves a group of medium-sized rooms: a 4 ½ condo whose living area and bedrooms are grouped together, the entire upper floor of a two-storey house with its bedrooms, or a basement apartment. In a recent, well-insulated building, it can carry most of the heating and cooling of these rooms. In an older house, under a poorly insulated roof or with large original windows, it covers less, and the \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e done during the visit specifies this room by room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn a condo: comfort without wall heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a condo, the ducted unit usually fits in a ceiling bulkhead in the entrance or the hallway, where other ducts often already run. The ducts reach the living room and bedrooms above the doors; the grilles blend into the ceiling. The walls stay free, and the apartment keeps a clean look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a condominium, the location of the outdoor unit, on the balcony or on the wall, and the wall opening generally require the syndicate's approval. We provide the technical information useful for your request and schedule the installation once approval is obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOn the upper floor of a two-storey house\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upper floor of a two-storey house often groups three bedrooms around a hallway, under a roof that stores heat in summer. The ducted unit is installed at the top of a closet or in a hallway bulkhead, in the middle of the floor, which keeps the ducts short to each bedroom. A storage space under the eaves can also work, provided it is inside the heated envelope: a unit and ducts placed in a cold space lose heat and expose the drain to freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAir distribution and the set point\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach room receives its supply duct and grille, and a damper lets us balance the airflow at commissioning: more air to the large south-facing bedroom, less to the small north-facing office. The air must also get back to the unit, even with the doors closed. Depending on the layout, we provide a central return grille in the hallway with transfer grilles or clearance under the doors, or returns in the main rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe network has to stay in proportion to the unit: a duct that is too long or too narrow reduces airflow and comfort. That is why we design the network before confirming the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ducted unit works with a single set point for all the rooms it serves. Balancing reduces the differences, but each bedroom is not set separately. If a room has very different needs, an exercise room or a heavily glazed room, we recommend treating it separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWinter, according to the certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe certificate publishes three heating points, measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.40\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 83 % of the nominal capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.00\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 100 % of the nominal capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9,000 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (-22 °F), with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.51\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 50 % of the nominal capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe -15 °C point stands out: the published capacity there equals the unit's nominal size, with a COP of 2.00, that is, two units of heat for each unit of electricity. The first two points come from separate tests and do not form a curve. At -30 °C, the system keeps half of its nominal size and still produces one and a half times as much heat as it uses in electricity. The existing baseboards remain useful as backup on extreme nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummer, upstairs or in a condo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cooling, the ducted unit removes the heat and the moisture in the air, which condenses on the coil and flows out through the drain. The \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e slows down once the rooms are comfortable and holds the set point with long, steady cycles. The \u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 of 18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e measures seasonal cooling efficiency, the \u003cstrong\u003eEER2 of 12.0\u003c\/strong\u003e full-load efficiency in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be frank: this pairing stands out mainly in heating. If cooling is your top priority, we can compare other options during the visit. For Quebec use, where heating weighs more than cooling over the year, its profile is balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe technology, the refrigerant and the other ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eheat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e moves heat instead of producing it with a resistance element: in winter, the refrigerant captures heat from the outdoor air; in summer, the cycle reverses. \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation refrigerant with a much lower global warming potential than the refrigerants it replaces; classified A2L, mildly flammable, it requires suitable tools and methods, which we apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 of 10.8\u003c\/strong\u003e measures seasonal heating efficiency, calculated for a reference climate milder than Quebec's; it is used to compare models. The \u003cstrong\u003eCOP\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the heat delivered per unit of electricity at a specific temperature; an electric baseboard is at 1. None of these ratings predicts a bill: insulation, duct tightness and settings make the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe $1,800 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$1,800\u003c\/strong\u003e for the owner of an existing home, according to the list in effect on the installation date. We confirm eligibility before signing and prepare the detailed invoice, model numbers and proof of payment. Our page on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/subvention-thermopompes-efficaces-dhydro-quebec\"\u003eefficient heat pump grant\u003c\/a\u003e summarizes the program's conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the detailed invoice: it shows the model numbers of the ducted unit and the outdoor unit and serves as the reference throughout the coverage period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Room-by-room load calculation, layout of the duct network and return air, choice of the unit's location, check of the electrical panel and, in a condo, of the syndicate's requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation in an accessible space inside the heated envelope, level, with an access panel to the filter, drain and connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDucts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short ducts to each room, insulated where required, supply grilles, balancing dampers, return air.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous drainage slope or a small pump if the route requires it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit and lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall bracket or ground stand, above the snow line, clear of roof runoff and away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours'; lines through a single sealed opening, line cover if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical and commissioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDedicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, leak test, evacuation, checks in heating and cooling, airflow balancing and explanation of the settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filter is at the return air: rinse it every two weeks in season. Since the unit serves several rooms, a dirty filter is felt everywhere at once. Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow and leaves, and plan annual \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e of the coils, drain and electrical connections. In winter, white vapour during defrost and a short pause in heating are normal. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/services-de-nettoyage-climatiseurs-et-thermopompes-murales-grand-montreal\"\u003ecleaning service\u003c\/a\u003e takes over when you prefer to hand off the annual visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAirGreen, for the life of the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA family business active for more than fifteen years 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, we hold RBQ licences for ventilation, refrigeration and electrical work and carry \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in liability insurance. The in-home assessment is free, the quote is in writing, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/financement-avec-financeit\"\u003efinancing options\u003c\/a\u003e let you choose the right unit rather than the cheapest one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the Ducted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE D5FSDA | 18,000 BTU - R454B. 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