{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-16-8-seer-12000-btu-r410a","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE 16.8 SEER | 12,000 BTU - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA comfortable living room all year, with one well-chosen head\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a one- or two-bedroom apartment, the main room does almost everything: you cook, work, entertain and spend the evening there. It is also the room that costs the most to heat with baseboards and the one that turns stifling in July. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE 16.8 SEER | 12,000 BTU - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e is meant for that space: a living room, a large bedroom or a well-insulated small apartment whose rooms open onto one another. Its \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e slows down when the room is at set point and speeds up when the door opens or the cold sets in, which keeps the temperature steady and consumption under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e17.6 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The series name carries the 16.8 SEER label; to compare units with one another, the SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings on the certificate are what count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe right size for a living space\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween the small bedroom head and the unit designed for a large open area, the \u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e size fills a specific place. It suits an average-sized living room, a primary bedroom with a desk corner, or a small apartment where the kitchen and living area are one space. In an apartment surrounded by other units, shared walls limit heat loss, and a single well-placed head can provide most of the comfort in the living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizing is still done case by case. A top floor under a flat roof, a large southwest-facing picture window, an old, poorly insulated brick wall or a double living room open to a staircase all change the calculation. We assess these factors on site and tell you plainly whether this size is enough, whether you need to step up, or whether, on the contrary, a smaller size would do the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBigger does not mean more comfortable. An oversized unit reaches set point in a few minutes, stops, then starts again: the air stays clammy in summer and the temperature swings in winter. A correctly sized unit runs longer at low speed, which gives more even heat and drier air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeating with outdoor air\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e does not produce heat the way an electric resistance does: it moves it. In heating mode, the refrigerant captures the heat still present in the outdoor air, even when it is cold; the compressor concentrates it and the indoor unit spreads it through the room. In summer, a valve reverses the cycle and the heat from the home is rejected outdoors. This transfer is what lets the heat pump deliver more heating energy than the electricity it consumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInverter\u003c\/strong\u003e technology adds modulation. Instead of running all-or-nothing, the compressor adjusts its speed to actual demand: idling on mild autumn days, faster when the north wind picks up. Starts are less frequent, temperature swings are smaller, and the unit spends most of its time in the range where it works most efficiently. The circuit uses \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant, a proven fluid that refrigeration technicians know well, which simplifies service over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuebec winters, according to the certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor heating, we only report the points that were measured and published. The certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e8,300 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), about 69% of nominal capacity, and \u003cstrong\u003e7,100 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), about 59%, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.10\u003c\/strong\u003e at that last point. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, at -15 °C the unit still delivers a little more than two units of heat for each unit of electricity consumed, where a baseboard delivers only one. In a well-insulated room, the heat pump therefore provides most of the heating for most of the winter. During deep cold snaps, we recommend keeping the existing baseboards as backup: set their thermostats a few degrees below the heat pump's, and they only come on when the room really needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA cool, dry living room during heat waves\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, nominal capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures efficiency when it is hottest outside; the SEER2 rating covers the whole season. In a living space, heat comes from everywhere at once: sun through the windows, cooking, screens, the people in the room. A variable-speed compressor follows these changes smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumidity matters as much as temperature. When the unit runs for long periods at low speed, the indoor coil stays cold and condenses the water vapour in the air, which then flows out through the drain. \u003cstrong\u003eDehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e thus happens continuously, without needing to lower the set point. In a row house or on the upper floor of a duplex, where heavy air builds up on summer evenings, drier air often does more for comfort than a few degrees less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings, explained simply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 (17.6)\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over a full season. The higher the rating, the less electricity it takes for the same cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2 (8.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency in high heat, when demand is at its peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 (8.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over a season. In Quebec, this is the rating that weighs most on the bill, since heating dominates the year's consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP (2.10 at -15 °C)\u003c\/strong\u003e: the amount of heat delivered for each unit of electricity consumed, at a given outdoor temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 205967969\u003c\/strong\u003e, as published in the AHRI certification directory. They cover the pairing of indoor unit \u003cstrong\u003eDLFVHAH12XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e and outdoor unit \u003cstrong\u003eDLCVRAH12AAK\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pairing does not carry an amount on Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e list of October 19, 2026. If the grant matters for your project, we will point you to an eligible pairing of comparable size and present both options in the quote, so you can compare with full information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstalled by AirGreen, from the visit to commissioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVisit, load calculation and choice of wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all starts with a home visit. We measure the room, note the orientation and size of the windows, the condition of the insulation and how air will flow to neighbouring rooms, then we do a \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm the size. In a living room, the head is preferably mounted high, on a wall from which the airflow sweeps the room without blowing directly on the sofa or the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a condominium, the location of the outdoor unit and the routing of the lines often require the syndicate's approval. We help you prepare the information to present, namely the proposed location, the wall opening and the finish of the run on the facade, before setting the installation date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor unit, refrigerant lines and drain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe indoor unit is secured to the framing, with a drainage slope for condensate. The outdoor unit goes on a ground or wall stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, sheltered from snow sliding off roofs and away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours'. On a balcony or terrace, we make sure the discharged air and defrost water do not get in the way or bother the neighbours below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, communication cable and drain go through a single opening, sealed inside and out, and a line cover can finish the run on the facade. The drain is routed so that water flows freely in summer and does not form ice in front of a door or stairway in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDedicated circuit and commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system needs a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e at the electrical panel, with a disconnect near the outdoor unit: we check the panel capacity during the visit. At \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the refrigerant circuit is put under vacuum and leak-checked before the valves are opened. We then test heating, cooling and drain flow, and show you how to use the remote control and clean the filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining a living-room heat pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the indoor filters every two weeks in season: in a room where you cook, airborne grease settles on them along with dust. 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 Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE 16.8 SEER | 12,000 BTU - R410A. 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