{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-performance-12000-btu-r454b","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Performance | 12,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA comfortable kitchen and dining room, even with the oven on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kitchen open to the dining room has become the heart of many homes. It is also a hard room to keep comfortable: the oven, the stove and the dishwasher add heat and humidity, the large dining-room windows let the sun in, and the baseboards under the windows get in the way of the layout. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Performance | 12,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e takes care of this space with a single wall head, in \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e21.4 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.8 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.2 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant, with a \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and carries the Performance range warranty described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA room that makes its own heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost rooms in the house are affected by heat coming from outside. The kitchen produces its own: an oven running for an hour, pots simmering, a dishwasher in its drying cycle. In summer, this heat adds to the sun's at the worst time of day, late in the afternoon, when you are making dinner. In winter, it works the other way: the kitchen warms up during meals, then cools quickly in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nominal capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e typically suits a kitchen open to a dining room, or a modest kitchen-dining-living space in a well-insulated home. For a large open area that includes a spacious living room, an island and a lot of glass, we check during the visit whether a larger size is better suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling: late afternoon under control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ecooling\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the nominal capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e12,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e10.8 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e rating measures efficiency on a hot day, precisely when the oven and the sun add up; the SEER2 rating of 21.4 sums up efficiency over the whole season. The variable-speed compressor speeds up while the meal is being prepared and slows down as soon as the room returns to the set point, without letting the temperature climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e matters just as much. Steam from cooking and the dishwasher loads the air with moisture; running at low speed, the indoor coil stays cold and condenses part of that moisture, which drains away. The dining room stays pleasant during the meal, without heavy air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe range hood and the heat pump, two different roles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important point: the heat pump does not replace the range hood. The hood removes smoke, grease and steam right at the source, to the outdoors. The heat pump handles the temperature and humidity of the room's air, but it does not ventilate. The two work together: use the hood while cooking, and the heat pump takes care of comfort across the whole space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacing the dining-area baseboards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dining room, the baseboards are almost always under the windows, exactly where you would like to put a sideboard or a bench. They heat the air along the wall and often leave the floor cold under the table. The \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e gently circulates the air of the whole room, which evens out the temperature. The baseboards can stay in place as backup, set a few degrees below the set point, and only switch on during deep cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter, certified figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e9,200 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), about 77% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.32\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e8,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), about 67%, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.80\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the heat pump heats the kitchen and dining room through the fall, the spring and most winter days with much better efficiency than baseboards. On the coldest days, its capacity drops and the baseboards take over part of the demand. Heat from cooking also helps at mealtimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInverter and R-454B refrigerant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump moves heat instead of producing it: in winter, it draws it from the outdoor air; in summer, it rejects the kitchen's heat outside. \u003cstrong\u003eInverter\u003c\/strong\u003e technology varies the compressor's speed continuously, which suits a room whose load changes hour by hour. \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 that we apply on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings, plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 of 21.4\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency over the whole season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEER2 of 10.8\u003c\/strong\u003e: cooling efficiency at the hottest point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSPF2 of 9.2\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over a full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.32 at -8 °C and 1.80 at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: the heat delivered for each 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 215413220\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacing the head away from the stove\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a kitchen-dining space, the wall head's location is chosen carefully. We avoid installing it above the stove or near the hood, where it would draw in greasy steam and where cooking heat would skew the temperature reading. We favour a wall on the dining-room side, up high, from where the airflow covers the whole space. The head is secured to the framing with a drainage slope for condensate, clear of upper cabinets that could block the air return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor unit, lines and commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor unit goes on a ground or wall stand, \u003cstrong\u003eabove the snow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours', and sheltered from snow sliding off roofs. 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 both modes and drain flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear a kitchen, the indoor filters work harder: besides dust, they catch fine grease particles. Rinse them every two weeks in season, with warm soapy water if needed, and let them dry before putting them back. 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 Performance | 12,000 BTU - R454B. 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