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ASHRAE PUBLISHES DATA THAT DOCUMENTS PERFORMANCE FIGURES ON ALL APPROVED MANUFACTURED SYSTEMS AND COMBINATIONS OF INDOOR/ OUTDOOR UNITS/ COILS, ETC. THEY TEST THEM IN A LAB ENVIRONMENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TESTING A UNIT, I WOULD REFERENCE ASHRAE DATA AND COMPARE TO FIELD DATA (RUNNING CURRENT, PRESSURES, DELTA T FIGURES, ETC. LC

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What is the life expectancy of a heat pump?

It depends on how much your heat pump is used, checked, serviced, and how well it is maintained. (Always have your HVAC systems regularly maintained to increase life expectancy!) The usage of a heat pump varies greatly depending on where you live. Other factors can include if it is an air-source or ground-source. So, a very general ball park life expectancy of a heat pump is anywhere from 15-25 years for the inside components.


When should you use em heat on the thermostat?

EM (or emergency heat) can be used if you have a problem with your other heat source such as a heat pump. In most cases, you will not need this but what it does is bi-passes the primary heat source and allows your secondary heat source (normally your furnace) to become the primary.


You have coal heat with forced air can a heat pump be installed with existing duct work?

Sure, ductwork only carries hot air from the source to the living space. It does not matter what the source is.


What does a heat pump not do?

A heat pump does not generate heat; instead, it transfers heat from one location to another, either from the outside air or ground into a building for heating, or vice versa for cooling. Additionally, it does not operate effectively in extremely low temperatures without supplemental heating, as its efficiency diminishes in such conditions. Lastly, a heat pump does not provide hot water unless specifically designed as a heat pump water heater.


Can geothermal pumps can be used for cooling?

Yes.The term geothermal heat pump is not the same thing as geothermal energy from hot springs. Here, it means a transfer of heat from the ground (in the winter) or to the ground (in the summer).

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What has the author David Banks written?

David Banks has written: 'An introduction to thermogeology' -- subject(s): Ground source heat pump systems 'An introduction to thermogeology' -- subject(s): Ground source heat pump systems


Where can one purchase a ground source heat pump?

Ground source heat pumps, or geothermal systems, use the earth as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in the summer. They can be purchased from Ingrams Water and Air, Water Furnace and Xcel Energy.


Is there a difference between geothermal heat pump and traditional heat pump?

Yes, there is a difference between a geothermal heat pump and a traditional heat pump. A geothermal heat pump uses the ground or water as a heat source in the winter and a heat sink in the summer, whereas a traditional heat pump typically uses outdoor air as the heat source or sink. Geothermal heat pumps are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly compared to traditional heat pumps.


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.


What is the life expectancy of a heat pump?

It depends on how much your heat pump is used, checked, serviced, and how well it is maintained. (Always have your HVAC systems regularly maintained to increase life expectancy!) The usage of a heat pump varies greatly depending on where you live. Other factors can include if it is an air-source or ground-source. So, a very general ball park life expectancy of a heat pump is anywhere from 15-25 years for the inside components.


What is the heat pump equation used to calculate the efficiency of a heat pump system?

The heat pump equation used to calculate the efficiency of a heat pump system is the Coefficient of Performance (COP) formula, which is the ratio of the heat output to the work input. It is expressed as COP Qh / W, where Qh is the heat output in watts and W is the work input in watts. A higher COP value indicates a more efficient heat pump system.


heat pump installation?

form_title=heat pump installation form_header=9133 What kind of heat pump are you looking for?*= () Air source () Ground source (Geothermal) () Water source () Want recommendation Please choose the type of heating system that you are using.*= () Gas-fired forced air (central heating) () Electric-fired forced air (central heating) () Hydronic baseboard heat () Radiant heat inside the floor - indoors () In-floor radiant - outdoors (walkways and driveways) () Wood stove () Pellet stove () Electric wall heater Do you need a new heat pump installed or an old one replaced?*= () Installing new () Replacing old


Geothermal heat pumps can heat homes by?

By using the ground as the source for heat, much like an airsource heat pump uses air to remove the heat from the air on a cold day a geothermal system using the more consistent earth as the source for pulling heat out of the ground to heat your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer. The earths more consistent temperatures allow the system to work better than an air source system and in general the Geothermal system is more effiencent than any other type of heating used in homes.


What size heat pump for a 18x33x4.5 deep above ground pool?

The size of a heat pump that you can use for a pool which is 18 feet wide by 33 feet long and has a depth of 4.5 feet can vary depending on specific brand of heat pump you wish to purchase. The minimum size of heat pump for an above ground pool of this size in 102,000 BTU.


How do calculate swimming pool heat cool pump load?

not a valid question


Do you have the recent heat pump prices ?

A small through-the-wall or window unit (air-source heat pump) to cool and heat a single room runs about $500 to $1,500 US dollars. A whole-house system with existing ductwork (a typical split system air-source heat pump runs $2,000 to $5,000 US dollars for an average home. Complete installation of a geothermal heat pump (ground-source or water-source) runs $10,000 -$25,000 or more, depending on the length and depth of the underground pipes, soil conditions and other excavation and installation factors. Food for thought - in an older home you may need to hire an electrician to upgrade the electrical panel to 200 amps, which can cost an additional $1,300 -$3,000.


Can a heat pump effectively replace a furnace for heating purposes?

Yes, a heat pump can effectively replace a furnace for heating purposes by extracting heat from the air or ground and transferring it indoors.