{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-deluxe-18000-btu-r454b","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Deluxe | 18,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe main heat source for a large open area, even in the heart of winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many owners, the real question is not whether a heat pump cools well, but whether it still heats when the thermometer plunges. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Deluxe | 18,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e answers with certified figures at every stage of winter, from the ordinary cold day down to \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is aimed at those who want the heat pump to carry the heating of the open area, and the baseboards to be almost unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e24.5 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e14.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e15.2 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 3624487\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant and qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$2,316 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quebec winter in three temperatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pairing's certificate publishes three heating points: \u003cstrong\u003e-8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), a typical cold day in December or March; \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), real January cold; and \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (-22 °F), the harshest nights of winter. Looking at these three points together, rather than the nominal capacity alone, tells you what the heat pump will actually do in your home. Each point is measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt -8 °C: a COP of 3.01\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e19,300 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 107% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e. In other words, on an ordinary cold day, the heat pump delivers a little more than its nominal capacity, and more than three units of heat for each unit of electricity consumed. An electric baseboard delivers one. It is at these temperatures that a large part of the heating season plays out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt -15 °C: more heat than the nominal capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e22,600 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 126% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.34\u003c\/strong\u003e. The -15 °C value is higher than the -8 °C value: the \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e speeds up as the cold deepens, instead of topping out just when the house needs it most. For a well-insulated open area, this is what lets the heat pump remain the main heat source in the middle of January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt -30 °C: still 11,900 BTU\/h\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate also publishes the maximum capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e11,900 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 66% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.45\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even on the coldest nights, the heat pump keeps heating and still delivers more heat than it consumes in electricity. Depending on insulation, a baseboard or other backup set a few degrees below the set point can top up during those few hours. The ENERGY STAR \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms that the pairing was evaluated for this climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the 15.2 HSPF2 sums up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurement points describe specific moments; the \u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating sums up heating efficiency over a whole season. It is the most useful rating for estimating a heat pump's effect on the winter bill in Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 of 15.2\u003c\/strong\u003e: seasonal heating efficiency. The higher it is, the less each winter month costs in electricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 of 24.5\u003c\/strong\u003e: seasonal cooling efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2 of 14.0\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency on a hot day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 3.01 at -8 °C, 2.34 at -15 °C and 1.45 at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat delivered per unit of electricity at each measured point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215413214\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich spaces it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nominal capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e18,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e typically suits a large open kitchen-dining-living area, on the ground floor of a cottage, a semi-detached house or a large condo. Because capacity in deep cold is high, there is no need to oversize to get through winter: a properly sized unit runs longer at low speed, which improves comfort, summer dehumidification and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single head does not heat closed bedrooms or the upper floor. Some heat rises through an open staircase, but rooms whose doors stay closed keep their own heating or get their own heads. We discuss this during the visit, floor plan in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer, without thinking about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the nominal capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e18,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e14.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures efficiency at the hottest time of day, and the SEER2 rating of 24.5 sums up the full season. At low speed, the indoor coil condenses moisture from the air, which drains away: continuous \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the open area comfortable at a reasonable set point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe $2,316 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$2,316\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\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn outdoor unit ready for winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump that heats at -30 °C must be able to run all winter without being smothered by snow. The outdoor unit goes on a ground or wall stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, sheltered from snow and ice sliding off roofs, and away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours'. In cold, humid weather, frost forms on the outdoor coil; the heat pump then starts a short defrost cycle, and the meltwater must be able to drain without forming ice on a walkway or a front step. We take this into account when choosing the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is the new-generation refrigerant, with a much lower global warming potential than the previous one. Classified A2L, it requires precise installation methods, which we apply on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWall head, lines, electrical and commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visit includes a \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e and the choice of the wall for the head, up high, from which the airflow can cross the open area lengthwise. The head is secured to the framing with a drainage slope for condensate. The \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cable and the drain go through a single sealed opening, and a line cover can finish the run. The system needs a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e: we check the panel capacity during the visit. At \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the circuit is evacuated and checked for tightness, then we test heating, cooling and the drain, and set the backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the indoor filters every two weeks in season, 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. A clean outdoor coil defrosts more efficiently. 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years on the compressor, 10 years on parts and 6 years on labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirGreen, for the life of the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Deluxe | 18,000 BTU - R454B. 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