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Heat pump Or gas furnace and AC unit which system to install?
Your location matters. If in Florida heat pump in more northern climes furnace & ac.
Can you pump down a heat pump system in heat mode just as you would do in the cool mode?
No, the energy in a heat pump system must be transfered to another heat pump system because the first law of thermodynamics say that energy cannot be created nor destroyed
What are the basics that I need to know before purchasing a new heat pump?
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?
You did not answer my question-what size heat pump do I need for a condo-duplex 2200 sq ft with tile roof in Florida?
what is the answer to the above question that I had asked
Does your heat pump need freon to heat your house?
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.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than a oil heater?
Yes depending on electrical rates in your area , but you will need a backup system to provide heat when the outdoor temps get below 35* or so where a heat pump is ineffective. This is commonly called a Dual Fuel system. Many people do this.
Can a heat pump thermostat be used on non heat pump air conditioning system?
yes it can but everytime you want heat you have to put it on Emergency Heat..
What is the difference between heat engine and heat pump?
Heat Engine is the system that converts the Heat energy into mechanical work while Heat pump converts the work into heat
If you have a heat pump do you need an ac to to cool the house?
No, the heat pump will also cool the home.
Does EmHeat costs more than the heat pump mode in an airconditioning system?
yes it does as the heat pump is more effeciant.
What component allows a heat pump to switch between heading and cooling modes of operation?
Condensers with a heat pump option have a Reversing Valve. They seldom need replacing, but in the event that they are bad... they are very difficult to braise in the system.
Who makes eco-temp packaged heat pump systems?
Florida Cooling and Supply
