MAXAIR Low-Velocity Hydronic Air Handler – ECM
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The MAXAIR LV with ECM motor is a low-velocity hydronic air handler for homes with conventional ductwork. Hot water from your boiler runs through a copper coil, and a variable-speed ECM blower moves warm air through your existing ducts. There is no burner, no gas line and no venting at the unit. Made in Ontario by AirMax Technologies, it heats from 46,236 to 138,519 BTU/h (at 180°F water) and accepts a cooling coil for central air. Standard installation by Bison Air is included in every price.
- ✓ Standard installation included across Toronto & GTA
- ✓ ECM variable-speed blower: 2-stage heating and cooling
- ✓ Works with your existing ductwork, rated at 0.5 in. static
- ✓ Cooling-coil ready: 1 to 4 tons, depending on model
- ✓ Financing available, with no upfront payment options
📏 Choose Your Model
| Model | Heating @ 180°F (BTU/h) | Airflow (CFM) | Cooling coil (tons) | Pipe size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX-30-E-LV | 46,236 | 425 | 1.0 | 1/2" |
| MAX-50-E-LV | 72,850 | 830 | 1.0–2.0 | 1/2" |
| MAX-70-E-LV | 95,496 | 1,050 | 2.5 | 3/4" |
| MAX-100-E-LV | 138,519 | 1,580 | 4.0 | 3/4" |
Airflow rated at 0.5 in. external static pressure. We size from a heat-loss calculation and your boiler's water temperature, not square footage alone.
🔥 Heating Output by Water Temperature (BTU/h)
| Model | 180°F water | 160°F water | 140°F water | 130°F water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX-30-E-LV | 46,236 | 37,735 | 29,257 | 25,031 |
| MAX-50-E-LV | 72,850 | 59,334 | 45,888 | 39,202 |
| MAX-70-E-LV | 95,496 | 77,662 | 59,957 | 51,169 |
| MAX-100-E-LV | 138,519 | 112,715 | 87,074 | 74,338 |
💡 Sized for your real water temperature. Air handler output is published at 180°F water, but modern condensing boilers run most efficiently at lower temperatures. Output drops as water temperature drops (see the table above), so we size the air handler against your boiler's design water temperature and your home's heat loss, not the 180°F number.
✅ Key Features
- ✓ ECM brushless DC blower: uses far less electricity than a standard motor, especially at low speed, so continuous fan for filtration and even temperatures costs little to run
- ✓ 2-stage heating, 2-stage cooling or 2-stage heating/cooling, with multiple airflow settings
- ✓ Conventional duct connections: replaces a furnace or air handler on standard ductwork
- ✓ Multi-position: basement, closet, crawl space or attic
- ✓ Accepts most brands of cooling coil, plus humidifiers, HRVs/ERVs and whole-house air cleaners
- ✓ Potable-grade copper coil with aluminum fins, no lead solder
- ✓ Front service access; made in Ontario
📋 Technical Specifications
| Model | Heating @ 180°F | CFM @ 0.5 in. | Motor | Amps (120 V) | Water flow (GPM) | Pipe | Cabinet L × W × H (in) | Supply / return (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX-30-E-LV | 46,236 | 425 | 1/3 HP ECM | 5.3 | 5 | 1/2" | 24 × 14 × 18½ | 11 × 16 / 12 × 14 min. |
| MAX-50-E-LV | 72,850 | 830 | 1/2 HP ECM | 6.8 | 5 | 1/2" | 24 × 14 × 18½ | 11 × 16 / 12 × 14 min. |
| MAX-70-E-LV | 95,496 | 1,050 | 1/2 HP ECM | 6.8 | 7 | 3/4" | 30 × 19½ × 18 | 15 × 16½ / 15 × 16 min. |
| MAX-100-E-LV | 138,519 | 1,580 | 1.0 HP ECM | 11.4 | 8 | 3/4" | 30 × 25½ × 18 | 15 × 22½ / 16 × 16 min. |
All models: 120 V, 1 ph. Filter field-supplied (not included with the unit). Source: MAXAIR e-LV submittal data sheets (see documents). Where the 2016 manual differs, the newer data sheet is shown.
Documents: Low-velocity brochure · LV installation manual · Piping schematics (boiler + air handler) · MAX-30-E-LV data sheet · MAX-50-E-LV data sheet · MAX-70-E-LV data sheet · MAX-100-E-LV data sheet
🔧 What Standard Installation Includes
- ✓ Air handler set in place (vertical or horizontal, as the space requires)
- ✓ Connected to your existing boiler heating loop and ductwork near the unit
- ✓ Return-air filter rack fitted
- ✓ Electrical connection to an existing 120 V circuit
- ✓ Thermostat connected and tested
- ✓ Startup, air purge, water flow and airflow check
- ✓ 1-year labour warranty and warranty registration
Quoted as extras when needed: a new boiler or water heater, a circulator pump if your system does not already have one, new piping runs to the boiler, ductwork or plenum changes, an air conditioner and cooling coil, and electrical upgrades. We check your boiler, piping and ductwork before the job, and every extra is quoted in writing before work starts.
No built-in pump: MAXAIR air handlers use a separate circulator with check valve on the boiler loop. An air handler needs a boiler, combi boiler or other hot-water source; it does not make heat on its own. Need a boiler too? See boiler installation and combi boiler installation.
🛡️ Warranty
- ✓ Manufacturer: 1 year parts and labour, plus an additional 12 months on parts, where applicable (AirMax Technologies)
- ✓ Labour: 1 year from Bison Air, included
Manufacturer terms: using the air handler for temporary heat during construction voids the warranty, and a clogged or missing filter may void it. Replace or clean the filter regularly.
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🏆 Why Choose Bison Air
- ✓ MAXAIR equipment supplied and installed by Bison Air
- ✓ TSSA Certified HVAC Contractor
- ✓ Fully Licensed & Insured HVAC Technicians
- ✓ Standard Installation Included – No Hidden Fees
- ✓ Professional System Design & Equipment Selection
- ✓ Clean, Organized Installations
- ✓ 1-year labour warranty on every installation
- ✓ Serving Toronto, York Region, Peel Region, Barrie & all GTA Communities
- ✓ TSSA-certified gas technicians who also install and service boilers
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📍 Areas We Serve
MAXAIR hydronic air handler installation throughout Toronto and the GTA:
Toronto · North York · Scarborough · Etobicoke · Vaughan · Markham · Richmond Hill · Aurora · Newmarket · East Gwillimbury · King City · Stouffville · Mississauga · Brampton · Oakville · Milton · Burlington · Barrie · Innisfil · Orillia · Bradford · Keswick · Ajax · Pickering · Whitby · Oshawa · Orangeville
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