There are various factors which go into determining what size heat pump you need for a space. As a rule however, am 1100 sq ft house typically requires around a 3 ton unit.
No, the heat pump will also cool the home.
Window units are used to heat specific areas of the home. If you want to heat your whole house a heat pump is the better choice.
On a thermostat, "EM heating" stands for emergency heating. It heats your house up very quickly, and is costly to run. This is suppose to be used if you've lost heat from your heat pump or if you've turned your thermostat way down and need to heat up your house quickly.
Yes a heat pump reverses the function of an air conditioner. Like any refrigerant system if a Technician says "it needs Freon", make sure the leak is repaired first.
There are a few things you need to consider before purchasing a new heat pump. Should you buy a heat pump or should you choose a better choice, for example a furnace? What size heat pump will you need to buy? How efficient do you want your heat pump to be?
Heat pump. (electricity)
Heat pumps use a compressor to make the working fluid condense at a higher temperature.The compressor needs input energy.
A heat pump is often used in air conditioning units and refrigerators because a heat pump is used to transfer heat from one place to another. Often heat pumps are used to remove heat from a building
I do not know of any jurisdiction in which a license would be required for a heat pump.
need to change condensing units. from cooling only to heat pump
You simply need to look at the pump downstairs and see if you still have any heat flowing through the house. Sometimes when you don't have any heat in the house, it won't heat up the water.
I would recommend this site here http://www.ehow.com/how_2125874_install-heat-pump.html. It will give an easy step by step directions to install your heat pump.