{"product_id":"everwell-cac15-fahc-heat-pump-complete-system","title":"Everwell CAC-15 Heat Pump — Complete System with FAHC Front-Return Air Handler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Everwell CAC-15 heat pump matched to the FAHC front-return air handler. Heating and cooling from one outdoor unit, in the cabinet that fits a closet a standard-return handler will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ships\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/b\u003e — Everwell CAC-15 R-454B heat pump condenser, GoldFin™-coated all-copper coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndoor unit\u003c\/b\u003e — Everwell FAHC front-return air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo crates, shipped together as an AHRI-certified matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFront return, and when it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe return duct enters the front of the cabinet instead of the side or bottom, and the crate is smaller — 23.2 × 17.7 × 39.4 inches against the AHC's 22.83 × 25.6 × 47.63. That is the whole reason this version exists: hallway closets in older Florida houses often have no route to bring a return in from below. Measure the space before you choose between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it actually rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14.3 SEER2 cooling and 7.5 HSPF2 heating\u003c\/b\u003e, certified across all four sizes — for this pairing specifically, not for the condenser on its own. Everwell publishes a certificate per pair and the link for your size is in the documents on this page. Quoted a different combination elsewhere? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ahri-match-check\"\u003eCheck whether it is certified\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a heat pump heats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs the cooling cycle backwards, moving heat from outside air into the house rather than burning fuel to make it — cheaper to run than strip heat, and well suited to this climate. Capacity does fall as the outdoor temperature drops, and the unit stops producing heat during a defrost cycle, which is what the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-heat-kit-everwell-fahc-series-front-return\"\u003eFAHC electric heat kit\u003c\/a\u003e covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing — 1.5 to 3 ton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour capacities. The FAHC series stops at 3 ton; for 3.5 through 5, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/everwell-cac15-ahc-heat-pump-complete-system\"\u003estandard-return AHC version\u003c\/a\u003e carries the range. Manual J first — oversizing a heat pump short-cycles it in both seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be installed by a licensed HVAC professional — EPA certification is required to open a refrigerant circuit, and the manufacturer warranty depends on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo 15 kW or 20 kW heat kit on this series\u003c\/b\u003e — choose the AHC version if you need that output for backup heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine set, disconnect, whip, thermostat and equipment pad are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as two crates — read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/receiving-a-freight-delivery\"\u003ereceiving a freight delivery\u003c\/a\u003e before delivery day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everwell","offers":[{"title":"1.5 Ton","offer_id":49310255055107,"sku":"CAC1814HA15+FAHC2414BA15","price":2788.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Ton","offer_id":49310255087875,"sku":"CAC2414HA15+FAHC2414BA15","price":2798.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 Ton","offer_id":49310255120643,"sku":"CAC3014HA15+FAHC3614BA15","price":2948.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Ton","offer_id":49310255153411,"sku":"CAC3614HA15+FAHC3614BA15","price":3048.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/3278\/5667\/files\/everwell-fahc-system_af98cc70-60a9-4aae-ad1b-9f6fc82be83c.png?v=1784771711","url":"https:\/\/hvacsupplypro.com\/products\/everwell-cac15-fahc-heat-pump-complete-system","provider":"HVAC Supply Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}