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In my experience, one of the typically-market-available stand-alone infrared heaters, which retail for around $200, run on 120 V, and are noted as being 1,500 watt, cost about $1.00 to $1.50 per day to run, in Central Virginia, where we have Dominion Virginia Power. In very cold temperatures, such as those below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, for more than a day, I must run two of them, in order to maintain room temperatures, without any other source of heat, for sizable portion of my split-level house - around 1,000 sq. ft. - though a connected portion of the house, on another level, does have a working heat pump. Therefore, I would estimate that a heat pump would be more efficient, because I think that the heat pump would match or beat this cost to run, for 24 hours.
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If you set pool heat pump at temperature above the temperature you want will the pool heat up quicker For example setting it at 100 when you want pool at 80 quick?
It works this way. Even if you could set the thermostat at 200 it will not heat the water any quicker. It sounds as if you have an undersized heater. A larger heater will heat the water faster if your system can upgrade to the larger size heater. Your house will not heat up any faster if you set the thermostat to maximum. It is the output capacity of the heater that determines how fast it will heat. What dictates heater size is: the size of the gas line. the length of the gas line run from the meter to the heater. the size of the meter. how many GPM the pump is producing. the GPM capacity of the filter. the size of the plumbing in you pool ~ 1.5"; 2"; 3" total gallons in the pool. are among a few. Just common sense here...... k
What specifically is a heat pump?
A heat pump is somethign that heats water. It can be used to heat your water at home with your shower or you can have a heat pump to heat your pool at home or work
How much heat energy is produced from 1 kw electric energy?
That depends on how long the 1 kW is applied. Please note that kW is a unit of power, not a unit of energy.In general, 1 kW of electrical energy can be converted into 1 kW of heat - if used in a heater. With a heat pump, 1 kW of electrical energy can, in fact, pump several kW of heat energy.
Does refrigerator affect temperature of room?
A refrigerator is a "heat pump." That is, it pumps heat out of a cold area (inside) to a warm area (the room). Thus, when working at its best, a refrigerator is a heater. However, the laws of thermodynamics assures us that it will always use more energy than it puts to work, so that extra energy will also heat the room. That is why your air conditioner (another kind of heat pump) is outdoors: if it were indoors, it would heat the room it was trying to cool!
What happens to the energy wasted by the electric motor?
It just goes into the atmosphere surrounding the appliance. For example feel the air blowing out of a vacuum cleaner, it is warmer than the room temperature. This is energy which has been absorbed by the motor but appears as waste heat rather than the main function of the motor which is to provide an air flow through the machine.
Would the water pump cause low heat from heater?
a bad water pump could cause low heat. The heater uses the coolant from the pump to generate heat.
Is it best to use room heaters or heat pump?
It depends. A heat pump is probably more efficient if you're going to heat the entire house evenly; if you only want it warm in one room, a room heater may be better.
Is electric thermal storage heating better than geothermal heating?
Im really not sure of the question but if you are refering to using an electric immersion heater in a thermal store over a ground source heat pump, the immersion heater has a COP of 1 and the ground source heat pump has a COP of 3. So 3 times better.
Should the air conditioner unit come on when the heater is blowing?
If your heater is a heat pump , then yes.
Can Air conditioner exhaust be used as heater?
its called a heat pump
Is heat pump bettar than an electric heater?
A properly installed heat pump uses about one third of the electrical energy to produce the same amount of heat.
What are the pros and cons of an electric heat pump versus a natural gas pool heater?
An electric heat pump needs heat available to pump. If it is 30 degrees outside, heating a spa to 102 or so, may be impossible unless the heater has some type of alternative heat source. A properly sized, gas fired heater can take care of a larger range of heating needs. A combination heat pump and natural gas heater, probably with a controller, really makes the issue more difficult, expensive, and would require a lot of study for efficient, cost effective operation. Bottom line: In really mild climates a heat pump might do the job. In cooler climates the gas heater rules. And where a wide range of temperatures and high heat demand is wanted by the customer, a gas heater is the only way to go. A backup heat pump may take years to payout. HM Louisiana
What does the water pump have to do with the heater?
The water pump moves the coolant around the system so the heat can be transferred inside.
Which is better Electric heat or heat pump?
Heat pump - lots more efficient and dramatically cheaper to operate. Heat pump is definitely better as it not only saves electricity bills but is also easy to maintain and install.
What is the difference between a pool heater and a heater pump?
Heat pump pool heaters use electricity to capture heat. As the pool pump circulates the water, it is drawn from the pool and through a filter and into the heat pump heater. The heater itself has a fan that pulls in outside air and pushes it over the evaporator coil. At this point liquid refrigerant in the evaporator coil absorbs the heat from the outside air converting it into a gas. The gas is then passed through the compressor where it increases the heat. This very hot gas is then sent through the condenser where the hot gas is transferred to the cool pool water circulating through the heater. The heated water is then returned to the pool. A pool heater on the other hand uses the gas directly to heat the water by fueling the combustion chamber.
Why cant a 1999 ford expedition get heat after changing thermostat antifreeze water pump still no heat?
heater core....
Why does a 2001 Chrysler 300m has no heat after changing water pump and thermostat?
The heater core is bad that's why you do not have any heat
