{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-duracomfort-30000-btu-r454b","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Duracomfort | 30,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn intergenerational suite with its own comfort, summer and winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany families set up an intergenerational suite: a ground floor, a full-height basement or an addition turned into a complete home for parents or an adult child. That suite needs its own heating and its own \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e, set independently from the rest of the house. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Duracomfort | 30,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e can serve the living area of such a suite with a single high-capacity wall head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e20.5 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified under \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 3624488\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the certificate still lists its capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,020 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA home within the house, with needs of its own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe occupants of an intergenerational suite do not always share the rest of the family's preferences: some like a warmer home in winter, others a cooler one in summer. With its own heat pump, the suite has its own set point, with no compromise with the neighbouring floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nominal capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e typically suits the open living area of a good-sized suite: kitchen, eating area and living room in one well-insulated space. As elsewhere, a single head does not heat bedrooms whose doors stay closed; they keep their baseboards or get their own small-capacity heads. We discuss this during the visit, with the suite's floor plan in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter, certified figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e20,400 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), about 68% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.52\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), about 67%, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.03\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity stays almost identical between an ordinary cold day and real January cold, with high efficiency. For the living area of a well-insulated suite, the heat pump therefore carries most of the heating for most of the winter. The \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e modulates this capacity continuously, and slows down in the shoulder seasons instead of short-cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDown to -25 °C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate publishes the maximum capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (-13 °F): \u003cstrong\u003e11,100 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 37% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.12\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heat pump therefore keeps heating at that temperature, but it no longer carries the demand alone. The suite's baseboards stay in place, set a few degrees below the heat pump's set point; they only switch on during cold peaks. This pairing does not have the ENERGY STAR cold-climate designation, and we present it for what it is: an efficient main heat source, backed by the baseboards in the heart of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore even comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baseboard heats in bursts: it switches on, warms the air near the wall, then switches off. The variable-speed heat pump instead holds a steady temperature, at low airflow, with no scorching surface. For occupants who spend a lot of time at home, this stability is noticeable every day. We place the head so the airflow does not aim directly at the armchair or the table, to avoid any feeling of draft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer, without a window air conditioner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the nominal capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures efficiency on a hot day, and the SEER2 rating of 20.5 sums up the full season. During heat waves, when keeping a home cool matters, the heat pump holds the set point without anyone handling a window unit. At low speed, the indoor coil condenses moisture from the air, which drains away: continuous \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the suite comfortable at a reasonable set point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical: one suite, one dedicated circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump of this capacity needs a high-rated \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the layout, the intergenerational suite is fed by the house's main panel or by its own subpanel. We check the total capacity during the visit, taking both homes into account, before proposing a configuration. We hold the RBQ licence for electrical work, which lets us handle the connection within the same project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings, explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 of 20.5\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over the whole summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2 of 12.0\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency at the hottest moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 of 9.5\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over the whole season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.52 at -8 °C, 2.03 at -15 °C and 1.12 at -25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat delivered per unit of electricity, where an electric baseboard delivers one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215413215\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP. The circuit uses \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant, from the new generation, with a much lower global warming potential than the previous one; classified A2L, it requires precise installation methods that we apply on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe $1,020 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$1,020\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\u003eVisit and head location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visit is free. We measure the suite's living area, note the windows, insulation and bedroom locations, then run the \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wall head is firmly secured to the framing, up high, on a solid wall from which the airflow covers the whole living area, with a drainage slope for condensate. If the suite is in the basement, we plan condensate drainage by gravity or by a condensate pump, depending on the head's height relative to outdoor ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor unit, lines and commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor unit, bulky on a heat pump of this capacity, sits on a sturdy ground stand or on a wall stand designed for its load, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours' and those of the main home. We plan for defrost water drainage so it does not freeze in front of the suite's entrance. The \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cable and the drain go through a single sealed opening. At \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the circuit is evacuated and checked for tightness, then we test both modes and the drain, and show the occupants how to use the remote control.\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. 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 Duracomfort | 30,000 BTU - R454B. 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