{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-durastar-sirius-heat-6000-btu-r454b","title":"DURASTAR Sirius Heat Wall-Mounted Heat Pump | 6000 BTU - R454B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Small Room Deserves a Unit Its Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the rooms we want to heat and cool in Quebec are not 600-square-foot living rooms. They are children's bedrooms, home offices, studios, or guest rooms where an oversized unit simply starts and stops without ever finding its rhythm. The \u003cstrong\u003eDURASTAR Sirius Heat Wall-Mounted Heat Pump | 6,000 BTU - R454B\u003c\/strong\u003e meets this need precisely: a compact format, a \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e certified for extreme cold, and one of the best seasonal efficiencies in the DuraStar lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts AHRI-certified ratings are \u003cstrong\u003e25.3 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e for cooling, \u003cstrong\u003e16.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e14.6 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e for heating, the best seasonal heating rating of all the DuraStar wall-mounted heat pumps we offer. The system is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified with the \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it operates in heating mode down to \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Oversizing Costs More in a Small Room\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compressor that is too large for the space reaches the setpoint within minutes, then shuts off. These short cycles wear out components, leave humidity in the air during summer, and create uncomfortable temperature swings. The Sirius Heat 6,000 BTU avoids this problem with its \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e: in cooling mode, its certified range is from \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 to 11,500 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in heating mode from \u003cstrong\u003e3,200 to 10,700 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e at 8 °C. It can therefore run for long periods at low speed, which is essential for stable comfort and effective dehumidification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis upward capacity range also matters. An attic bedroom facing west may require much more than its floor area would suggest in the late afternoon in July. The unit has the necessary reserve for these peaks, then returns to a discreet operating level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertified Heating Performance Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity at \u003cstrong\u003e8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e8,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.49\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e7,500 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eCOP of 2.29\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum capacity at \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e3,900 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a COP of 1.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating range: from -30 °C to 24 °C in heating mode, from -30 °C to 50 °C in cooling mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity at -8 °C exceeds the nominal capacity. This is normal behavior for an inverter compressor, which slows down in mild weather and speeds up as demand increases. These figures come from certificate \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 215359242\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by NEEP, rather than from a marketing sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat COP Means for Your Electricity Bill\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn electric baseboard converts one kilowatt-hour into one kilowatt-hour of heat, regardless of the outdoor temperature. At -8 °C, this unit provides nearly two and a half times as much heat for the same amount of electricity. At -15 °C, it still provides more than twice as much. In an enclosed room heated with electricity, the difference quickly becomes apparent on your Hydro-Québec bill, since the vast majority of heating hours in a season in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e are above -10 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLogisVert: What You Need to Know About This Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system does not appear on the current list of heat pumps eligible for Hydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program, which explains the $0 value shown on the technical sheet. If the subsidy is essential to your project, the 12,000 BTU model from the same Sirius Heat series is listed. Its \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e identifier is \u003cstrong\u003e3621138\u003c\/strong\u003e: we always check the current list as of your scheduled installation date, since it changes throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstalling a 6,000 BTU Unit Without Compromise: Location, Circuit, and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small unit should not be installed casually. The same rules apply as for a larger format, and some become even more important in a ten-by-twelve-foot room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Indoor Unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wall-mounted unit measures \u003cstrong\u003e28.70 x 7.87 x 11.50 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs 17.6 pounds. It operates between \u003cstrong\u003e20 and 42 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on fan speed, with a maximum airflow of \u003cstrong\u003e294 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e in Turbo mode. At the lowest setting, its sound is comparable to a whisper, making it a good choice for a bedroom. We position it so that the airflow does not blow directly onto the bed or workstation. The vertical louver is adjusted automatically with the remote, while the left-to-right direction is adjusted manually during commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wireless remote offers \u003cstrong\u003eFollow Me\u003c\/strong\u003e, which measures the temperature where you are, \u003cstrong\u003eECO\/GEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e to limit cooling energy consumption, \u003cstrong\u003eSleep\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSilence\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTurbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eActive Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e, which cleans and dries the indoor coil. An 8 °C freeze-protection function is also included. Wi-Fi is not built in: DuraStar offers a Wi-Fi adapter module sold separately, and the unit is compatible with the DRSTAT101 wall thermostat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Outdoor Unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condenser measures \u003cstrong\u003e30.12 x 11.93 x 21.85 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighs 62.2 pounds, and produces \u003cstrong\u003e53 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebase-pan heater\u003c\/strong\u003e that prevents defrost water from freezing beneath the unit, as well as an anti-corrosion coating on the fins. We install it on a wall or ground support, always elevated above the snow line, with sufficient clearance for unrestricted airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRefrigerant Lines and Refrigerant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system uses \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4- and 3\/8-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e lines, precharged for 25 feet. The length can reach \u003cstrong\u003e82 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a maximum elevation difference of 49 feet and an addition of 0.16 ounces of refrigerant per extra foot. \u003cstrong\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is an A2L refrigerant with low global-warming potential, so the indoor unit includes a factory-installed \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant leak detector\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our installations are fully exposed, with no work inside the walls, and a finished line-set cover can be added to protect the lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e208-230 V single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply, \u003cstrong\u003e12 A MCA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e15 A circuit breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e. A dedicated 15 A circuit is sufficient, greatly simplifying the addition of a unit in a duplex or condo where the electrical panel is already quite full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Normal and What Is Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA white mist\u003c\/strong\u003e coming from the outdoor unit in winter: this is steam from the defrost cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slight hissing sound\u003c\/strong\u003e when starting or stopping: this is the refrigerant changing direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA three-minute delay\u003c\/strong\u003e before restarting after a shutdown: this is compressor protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, a burning smell, a circuit breaker that repeatedly trips, or water leaking from the indoor unit requires shutting the unit off and calling a technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance in Three Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the indoor filters\u003c\/strong\u003e every two weeks during periods of intensive use, as recommended by DuraStar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear the outdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e of snow, ice, and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule annual HVAC maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: coil cleaning, condensate drainage inspection, and electrical connection checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Entrust This Project to AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have been installing wall-mounted heat pumps 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 for more than fifteen years. We hold RBQ licences for ventilation, refrigeration, and electrical work, and carry \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in liability insurance. Before recommending a 6,000 BTU unit, we assess the insulation, windows, and actual use of the room: if a 9,000 BTU unit is needed, we will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the DURASTAR Sirius Heat Wall-Mounted Heat Pump | 6,000 BTU - R454B. 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