Friday, February 5, 2010

Heat Pumps Are They Worth It

A typical residential HPWH draws less than one-third the power of a standard electric resistance heater.

Some HPWH models only require 110v electricity, making them ideal for the "do-it-yourself" home owner.

Window heat pumps are a great alternative to air-conditioners because in the wintertime you can use your window heat pump to provide much-needed heat in your room.

Window heat pumps are also great options for apartment-dwellers, as they do not require you to make any modifications such as putting conduit holes in your walls.

About Your Heat Pump (3900 Series only) Heat pumps can save money by removing heat from the outside air�even when the outside temperature is below freezing� and releasing that heat indoors.

To get the best performance from your heat pump, don�t change the room thermostat very often. Raising the heat setting 2�3 degrees will cause the Zone line to use its electric heating
elements in order to reach the new temperature
setting quickly.

There is a three minute minimum compressor run time at any setting to prevent short cycling.
The indoor fan motor starts before the compressor and stops after the compressor
cycles off. The electric heating elements use much more electricity than

The Carrier Performance Series Air Conditioner/Heat Pump XHB153D is the ideal solution for unheated rooms that require supplementary heating in cool seasons and cooling in warm seasons.

It can handle a large space, such as a finished attic or basement of up to 1600 square feet, assuming the space is insulated.

The unit has a good efficiency rating of 10.2 EER and very good sound control. The control panel, concealed for a clean uncluttered look, includes an automatic thermostat, three speeds for cooling, two speeds for heating, and an energy saver switch (that causes the compressor and fan to cycle on and off together rather than allowing the fan to run continuously).

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