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Are you considering installing a heat pump in your home? Energy-efficient and convenient, heat pumps are popular systems for both your cooling and heating needs in New Jersey (and everywhere else!).
But how do you choose a heat pump? Are there tips to follow? Is there information important to know on the front end? It can certainly be helpful to make a decision (even with professional help from an HVAC company) when you’re armed with knowledge.
To this end, we’ve written a quick guide!
Let’s start with some basic information. Every residential heat pump sold in the U.S. has an EnergyGuide label, which displays the system’s heating and cooling efficiency performance rating, comparing it to other available makes and models.
Heating efficiency for air-source electric heat pumps is indicated by the heating season performance factor (HSPF), which is the total space heating required during the heating season.
An HSPF of 8 – 10 is considered very energy-efficient. Cooling efficiency is indicated by the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), which is the total heat removed from the conditioned space during the annual cooling season. A SEER of 14 – 18 is considered very energy-efficient.
Keep in mind that even though a heat pump with higher energy efficiency costs more, it can save you more throughout the years.
In fact, energy savings can return the higher initial investment several times throughout the system’s life!
If you’re trying to choose a heat pump, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends:
Once you’ve chosen a heat pump? Keep these additional tips in mind:
If you’re looking for heat pump installers serving the New Jersey area, call Arctic Air Conditioning. Since 1977, we have been helping homeowners throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, and Ocean counties with their heating and cooling needs.
Contact us to learn more about our services or to schedule your heat pump installation!
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