{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-16-8-seer-24000-btu-r410a","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE 16.8 SEER | 24,000 BTU - R410A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA whole bungalow floor kept comfortable from a single head\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an open-plan bungalow or a large finished basement, small wall heads quickly reach their limits: they hold the room they are in, but the far end of the floor lags behind. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE 16.8 SEER | 24,000 BTU - R410A\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the capacity reserve a large volume needs, while slowing down on mild days, where most of the heating season is spent. Its \u003cstrong\u003einverter compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e adapts its speed to demand instead of switching between off and full output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e16.7 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8.9 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e8.0 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its nominal \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe spaces this size is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e size is meant for large, continuous volumes: the ground floor of a bungalow where the kitchen, dining room and living room form a single room, a fully open finished basement with a family room and a desk corner, a loft with high ceilings, or the main floor of a semi-detached house whose partitions have been removed. In these spaces, air moves freely, and a high-capacity head can cover most of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the space matters as much as its size. A large open rectangle lends itself well to a single head; an L-shaped floor, a long hallway or a series of closed rooms do not, whatever the unit's capacity. Insulation weighs in too: a seventies bungalow with its original windows and a recent, well-insulated basement do not have the same needs for the same area. We factor this into the load calculation, and we propose another size when this one is not the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat a single head covers, and what it does not\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wall-mounted heat pump heats and cools through the air it blows. In the space where it is installed, that airflow reaches every corner; in a bedroom at the end of the hallway with the door closed, it barely arrives. We tell you so from the visit: a 24,000 BTU\/h head placed in the living room does not replace the heating of closed bedrooms. Those keep their baseboards, or we present a multi-head configuration if you want to cool every room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo that the main area benefits from the full capacity, we mount the head high, on a wall from which the airflow can travel the greatest length of the space, away from obstacles such as beams, ceiling drops or a fireplace. In a basement, we aim for a wall that lets the air also reach the far corners, near the foundation walls, where the cold is felt most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe electrical panel comes first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-capacity unit asks more of the electrical panel than a small bedroom head. Before proposing this size, we therefore check the panel capacity, the space available for a new breaker and the load already connected: range, dryer, water heater, baseboards, a charging station if there is one. The heat pump needs a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a disconnect near the outdoor unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe existing panel is often enough. When the margin is thin, we explain it in the quote and present the options, rather than finding out on installation day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariable speed matters more on a large unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e moves heat instead of producing it. In winter, \u003cstrong\u003eR-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant captures heat from the outdoor air, the compressor concentrates it and the indoor unit spreads it through the house; in summer, the cycle reverses and the heat is rejected outdoors. R-410A is a proven refrigerant that refrigeration technicians know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a unit of this size, \u003cstrong\u003evariable speed\u003c\/strong\u003e comes into its own. A large capacity running all-or-nothing would heat the space in bursts, with long stops and pronounced restarts. The inverter compressor, by contrast, slows down as soon as the space approaches set point and can run for long periods at low speed during the mild days of autumn and spring, which make up a large share of the heating season. It only uses its full capacity when the cold demands it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDeep cold: what the certificate publishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor heating, we only report the points that were measured and published. The certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e16,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), about 67% of nominal capacity, and \u003cstrong\u003e15,100 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), about 63%, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.80\u003c\/strong\u003e at that last point. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese values, not the nominal size, are what we use to plan for winter. In a bungalow, we compare the published capacity with the heat loss calculated for cold days, and we tell you what share of the heating the heat pump will be able to handle on its own. For the rest, the baseboards or the existing heating system remain as backup, set a few degrees below the heat pump's set point. At -15 °C, the unit still delivers close to two units of heat for each unit of electricity consumed, which makes it the main heating for most of the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooling and drying a large volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the \u003cstrong\u003e8.9 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures efficiency in high heat, and the SEER2 rating measures efficiency over the season. In a bungalow, afternoon sun hitting a wall of windows and heat built up under the roof push demand up late in the day; the compressor then speeds up, and slows down once the space has cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a basement, the summer issue is mostly humidity: cool but damp air feels like a cellar and encourages odours. By running for long periods at low speed, the unit keeps its coil cold and removes water from the air continuously; \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e happens without having to lower the set point. A dehumidifier is still useful in the basement in spring and autumn, when the heat pump is not cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings and your bill\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 (16.7)\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over the whole warm season. The higher the rating, the less each hour of cooling costs in electricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2 (8.9)\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency during heat waves, at the moment of highest demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 (8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over the cold season. For an electrically heated home in Quebec, this is the rating that most influences the annual bill.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP (1.80 at -15 °C)\u003c\/strong\u003e: the heat delivered for each unit of electricity consumed, at a given outdoor temperature. A baseboard delivers one unit of heat for one unit of electricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series name carries the 16.8 SEER label; the certified rating of this pairing is 16.7 SEER2, and that is the figure to use for comparisons. These figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 205967971\u003c\/strong\u003e, as published in the AHRI certification directory, for the pairing of indoor unit \u003cstrong\u003eDLFVHAH24XAK\u003c\/strong\u003e and outdoor unit \u003cstrong\u003eDLCVRAH24AAK\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn installation planned for high capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVisit, load calculation and outdoor unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe home visit is used to measure the space, assess the insulation and windows, and do the \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e that confirms the size. We also choose the location of the outdoor unit: on a ground or wall stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, sheltered from snow falling off roofs and overflowing gutters, away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours'. An outdoor unit of this capacity moves a lot of air; we leave it the clearance it needs to work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLines, drain and commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe indoor unit is secured to the framing, with a drainage slope for condensate. The \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, communication cable and drain go through a single opening, sealed on both sides, and a line cover can finish the run on the facade. In a basement, when the drain cannot flow outside by gravity, we plan a condensate pump and note it in the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the refrigerant circuit is put under vacuum and leak-checked before the valves are opened. We test heating, cooling and drain flow, then show you how to set the unit and aim the louvres: toward the ceiling in summer, toward the floor in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining a high-capacity unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the indoor filters every two weeks in season: a unit of this size moves a lot of air, and its filters load up quickly. 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 | 24,000 BTU - R410A. 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