{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-arcoaire-performance-30000-btu-r454b","title":"Wall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Performance | 30,000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA split-level house, heated and cooled from the main level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe split-level house is common in neighbourhoods built a few decades ago around \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e and on the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its layout is distinctive: a main level with the living room, dining room and kitchen, a half-storey up for the bedrooms, a half-storey down for the family room, all connected by short open staircases. The \u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mounted Heat Pump ARCOAIRE Performance | 30,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e takes advantage of this layout with a single high-capacity wall head installed on the main level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e22.4 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.0 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified under \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 3624491\u003c\/strong\u003e. It qualifies for a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 LogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries the Performance range warranty described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA layout that keeps air moving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a split-level house, the levels are separated by only a few steps and wide openings. Air circulates much more freely than in a house with full storeys. In winter, heat produced on the main level naturally rises toward the bedroom half-storey; in summer, cool air flows down toward the lower-level family room. A well-placed high-capacity head can therefore influence more than one level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nominal capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e typically suits the open main level of a good-sized split-level house, with part of the effect felt on the neighbouring half-levels. The \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e avoids the effect of an oversized unit in the shoulder seasons: when demand drops, it slows down instead of stopping and restarting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat one head covers, and what it does not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be precise: a single head on the main level does not replace the heating of each bedroom. Bedrooms whose doors stay closed at night get little air, and the lower level, often partly below ground, stays cooler in winter. Those rooms keep their baseboards as backup, or get their own heads later. What the large head brings is comfort in the space where you live during the day, and welcome support to the half-levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter, certified figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (17 °F), about 67% of nominal capacity, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.40\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 °F), also about 67%, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 1.94\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two points are measured separately; we report each one as published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity stays stable between an ordinary cold day and real January cold. The heat pump carries most of the main level's heating for most of the winter; the baseboards, set a few degrees below the set point, top up on the coldest days and in closed rooms. This tandem setting is done at commissioning, with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer: cool air flows down on its own\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 22.4 sums up the full season. In a split-level house, cool air produced on the main level naturally flows down to the family room, which also benefits from the cooling. The bedroom half-storey, being higher, gets less cool air: keeping doors open in the evening and closing the blinds on the sunny side helps a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt low speed, the indoor coil condenses moisture from the air, which drains away. This continuous \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e also benefits the lower level, often more humid in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInverter and defrost\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 house's heat outside. \u003cstrong\u003eInverter\u003c\/strong\u003e technology varies the compressor's speed instead of running all-or-nothing, which stabilizes the temperature across the three levels. In cold, humid weather, frost forms on the outdoor unit; the heat pump then starts a short defrost cycle, during which heating pauses for a few minutes and a cloud of white vapour may rise from the unit. This behaviour is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical: planning the capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump of this capacity needs a high-rated \u003cstrong\u003ededicated circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Split-level houses from that era sometimes have a panel already well filled by baseboards and appliances. We check the capacity of the panel and the electrical service during the visit, and clearly present what the connection requires before preparing the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ratings, explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEER2 of 22.4\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 9.0\u003c\/strong\u003e: heating efficiency over the whole season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.40 at -8 °C and 1.94 at -15 °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 215413223\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 $1,000 LogisVert grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is listed in Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, with \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\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, calculation and head location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visit is free. We walk through all three levels, note the openings between them, the windows and the insulation, then run the \u003cstrong\u003eload calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wall head goes on the main level, up high, ideally on a wall facing the open staircases, so air can reach the half-levels. It is firmly secured to the framing with a drainage slope for condensate, away from the stove and upper cabinets.\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, sheltered from snow sliding off the roof and away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours'. In a split-level house, lower-level windows are often close to the ground: we take this into account when choosing the location. 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. At \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the circuit is evacuated and checked for tightness, then we test both modes and the drain, and set the baseboards as backup.\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 Performance | 30,000 BTU - R454B. 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