Proper sizing of any heating/cooling system is crucial to good performance and best energy (utility) savings. Here's some top-level advice for comparing heat pumps, primarily in heating climates.
Discover the Essential 4 Steps for Comparing Heat Pumps: A Quick Guide to Making the Right Decision
Shawna HendersonMarch 05, 2024
Tags: COP, CSA F-280, ENERGY STAR, heat loss/heat gain, heat pumps, HSPF, Manual J
A day in the life...
Shawna HendersonSeptember 18, 2014
So I'm researching the background material for our HVAC course, which of course, includes heat pumps. Ducted, ductless, combination duct/ductless. Air-to-air, ground-to-air, ground-to-water, air-to-water. Integrated space conditioning and DHW. Heat pump water heaters. SEER, HSPF, COP. And what comes across my desk but the summary from Home Energy Pros. And...
Hiss and Poop -- Abnormal Phenomenon!
Shawna HendersonApril 01, 2014
Beware! Heat pumps sound a heckuva lot like Canada Geese when they are unhappy. There's a lot of hissing and pooping. I had no idea. Anyone been in a house with a heat pump where pieces of the wall, carpet, furniture, cloth, cigarette, and cosmetics adhere to the unit? Sure...