{"product_id":"thermopompe-murale-kinghome-polaris-r32-9000-btu","title":"KINGHOME Polaris R32 Wall-Mounted Heat Pump | 9000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Unit for the Room That Has Never Been Comfortable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every home has one: the bedroom above the garage that stays icy in February, the basement office that becomes unbearable in July, the corner room with two exterior walls and a large window. The \u003cstrong\u003eKINGHOME Polaris R32 | 9,000 BTU Wall-Mounted Heat Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e exists precisely for this kind of situation. At AirGreen, we install this size in primary bedrooms, home offices, finished basements, studios, and additions where the rest of the system simply cannot keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the smallest model in the POLARIS series, and it is also the most efficient: \u003cstrong\u003e26.5 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.6 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003eEER2 of 16\u003c\/strong\u003e. These three figures make it one of the highest-rated wall-mounted units we offer, across all brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a 9,000 BTU capacity really solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated cooling capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e9,100 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a modulation range from \u003cstrong\u003e2,730 to 12,965 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. This range is more important than the rated figure. A \u003cstrong\u003etriple rotary inverter-driven compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e does not operate simply on or off: it drops to approximately 2,700 BTU\/h when the room requires little, and rises to nearly 13,000 BTU\/h during a heat wave. This produces a stable temperature rather than alternating between too cold and too hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this size is suitable for an enclosed or semi-open room of approximately 250 to 400 square feet, depending on insulation, orientation, ceiling height, and window area. A well-insulated north-facing bedroom does not have the same needs as a south-facing living room with a large picture window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oversizing trap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake we encounter in \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e projects is not choosing one that is too small. It is choosing one that is too large. An oversized unit reaches the requested temperature very quickly, then reduces its output or shuts off. The problem is that \u003cstrong\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place while the coil is running. A unit that operates too little removes little moisture, and the room becomes cold and clammy rather than cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9,000 BTU POLARIS removes up to \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 litres of moisture per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a bedroom, that is more than sufficient, and above all, the unit runs long enough to do it properly. A 12,000 BTU unit installed in the same location would often provide a less comfortable result at a higher price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe number to watch for winter: 15,000 BTU at -8 °C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers compare units based on rated capacity. In Quebec, that is not the right criterion. What matters is the heating capacity when it is truly cold outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10,500 BTU\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e-8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e15,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13,000 BTU\/h, with a COP of 1.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures may seem surprising: the unit produces more heat at -8 °C than at 8 °C. This is normal for an inverter system. In mild conditions, the compressor modulates downward because the room does not need more. When demand increases, it speeds up. The published capacity at -8 °C corresponds to this higher operating level, and it is exactly the data Hydro-Québec uses in its own lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, a bedroom requiring 8,000 BTU\/h at -20 °C remains served by this unit. The heating operating range extends down to \u003cstrong\u003e-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the unit carries the \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR cold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is not a marketing claim but a separate certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e20 dB(A): silence treated as a specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indoor sound level ranges from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 42 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower value deserves some context: a quiet bedroom at night is around 30 dB(A). At minimum speed, this unit is therefore quieter than the room itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bedroom, this is often the deciding factor. We have seen customers replace a perfectly functional unit simply because they could no longer stand hearing it start at night. Airflow ranges from \u003cstrong\u003e194 to 353 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing air to circulate without creating a direct draft over the bed or desk. The outdoor unit, meanwhile, is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e55 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e: something to consider if it must be installed near a neighbour's window, a common situation in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e plexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eR-32 refrigerant and G-AI 2.0 smart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POLARIS uses \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose global warming potential is significantly lower than that of the R-410A it replaces. This refrigerant also transfers heat more effectively, allowing for a lower charge for equivalent capacity: \u003cstrong\u003e38.1 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eG-AI 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e control continuously adjusts the compressor and fan speed according to the difference between the setpoint and the actual temperature. Kinghome claims energy savings of up to 15% compared with the previous generation. Other features include \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in Wi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e with app control, \u003cstrong\u003e3D airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e, humidity control, Turbo mode, and automatic coil cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we check before confirming an installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specification sheet does not say whether a unit is suitable for a particular building. Here is what we look at during an assessment in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model requires a \u003cstrong\u003e208-230 V single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e supply, a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum circuit ampacity (MCA) of 13 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum protection of 15 A\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are modest requirements, and that is a real advantage of the 9,000 BTU model: in many older homes in the Plateau, Verdun, or Rosemont, there is still room in the panel for a 15 A circuit, whereas a 30 A circuit would require upgrading the electrical service. We always check the panel before confirming a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor unit location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor unit measures \u003cstrong\u003e34.4 x 14.8 x 21.8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e81.6 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact size makes installation on a wall bracket easier, a solution we favour in Quebec: it keeps the unit above accumulated snow and allows defrost water to drain properly. A unit installed too low eventually becomes blocked after two storms, defrosts more often, consumes more energy, and makes more noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePiping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection uses \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 and 1\/2 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e lines, with a factory charge for \u003cstrong\u003e25 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of piping and an allowable length of 10 to 131 feet. Beyond the factory-charged length, refrigerant must be added at a rate of 0.2 ounces per foot. This flexibility matters in triplexes where the indoor unit is at the front of the dwelling and the only available wall for the outdoor unit faces the backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe mistakes we correct most often\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA unit installed facing an obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall cabinet, beam, or hallway return diverts the air stream and cancels the benefit of 3D airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA condensate drain without sufficient slope.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the leading cause of water damage we see on installations done too quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn abbreviated vacuum procedure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture left in the circuit reduces efficiency and shortens the compressor's life. It is not visible at startup, but it will cost you three years later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters that are never cleaned.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clogged filter reduces airflow, and therefore capacity. Maintenance is simple and takes just a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and program eligibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/strong\u003e certified, carries the \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is among the units recognized as \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR Most Efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its reference numbers are \u003cstrong\u003eAHRI 218451121\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR ID 4617798\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep them: financial assistance programs request them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e eligibility, Hydro-Québec lists are updated regularly, and eligibility is verified model by model as of the installation date. We systematically validate this point when preparing the quote rather than leaving a customer to discover it after the work is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinghome offers \u003cstrong\u003e12 years on the compressor and parts\u003c\/strong\u003e for residential applications on registered models, and 5 or 7 years for commercial applications. Registration is a step we handle: an unregistered warranty can become an unpleasant surprise at the first service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn assessment based on the building, not just the floor area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployed refrigeration technicians, with no improvised subcontracting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in commercial general liability insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection, vacuuming, startup, and warranty registration completed properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible after-sales service in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMontérégie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest your free estimate for the KINGHOME Polaris R32 | 9,000 BTU Wall-Mounted Heat Pump. 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