How is the heat pump supposed to work?
Q. I live in a 1996 Double wide mobile home. We have the A/C pump outside and the furnace is inside. I was just wondering does anyone know is the A/C (outside unit) only supposed to come on when the A/C is on or is it supposed to work when the heat is on too? I was thinking the furnace (inside) heat strips heat the house and the A/C unit (outside) cools it but I just wanted to make sure. My heat is working fine but the past 2 months my electric bill has been outragous!!! We are using way more kilowatts than this time last year and it's warmer this year. The heater seems to be functioning properly though. Just thought I'd see what anyone thinks about this. Thanks for reading :-)
Asked by Tracie R - Fri Jan 5 15:38:33 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Heat pumps are Air Conditioners. In the summer the unit evaporates freon in the coil above your furnace,cooling the house,. and the outside unit cools the freon and condenses the evaporated freon gas back into a liquid form. That's why you feel heat from the outdoor unit in the summer and cool air indoors. In heat pump mode the process is reversed, the outside unit acts as an evaporator coil and the indoor coil acts as a condensor coil. So basically in the winter the unit draws as much heat from the ambient air as it can to transfer it into your house. When the outdoor temp drops to a point where your heat pump just can't draw any more heat from the air(right around freezing), a secondary heat source(usually electric heating coils) will… [cont.]
Answered by ELF_N_MAGIC - Fri Jan 5 15:51:49 2007
Q. I live in a 1996 Double wide mobile home. We have the A/C pump outside and the furnace is inside. I was just wondering does anyone know is the A/C (outside unit) only supposed to come on when the A/C is on or is it supposed to work when the heat is on too? I was thinking the furnace (inside) heat strips heat the house and the A/C unit (outside) cools it but I just wanted to make sure. My heat is working fine but the past 2 months my electric bill has been outragous!!! We are using way more kilowatts than this time last year and it's warmer this year. The heater seems to be functioning properly though. Just thought I'd see what anyone thinks about this. Thanks for reading :-)
Asked by Tracie R - Fri Jan 5 15:38:33 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Heat pumps are Air Conditioners. In the summer the unit evaporates freon in the coil above your furnace,cooling the house,. and the outside unit cools the freon and condenses the evaporated freon gas back into a liquid form. That's why you feel heat from the outdoor unit in the summer and cool air indoors. In heat pump mode the process is reversed, the outside unit acts as an evaporator coil and the indoor coil acts as a condensor coil. So basically in the winter the unit draws as much heat from the ambient air as it can to transfer it into your house. When the outdoor temp drops to a point where your heat pump just can't draw any more heat from the air(right around freezing), a secondary heat source(usually electric heating coils) will… [cont.]
Answered by ELF_N_MAGIC - Fri Jan 5 15:51:49 2007
How much does it cost to install a heat pump to replace a 36-year old HVAC system for a 3-bedroom house?
Q. The existing system uses natural gas for heat and a split indoor/outdoor system for the A/C. The new system would use a heat pump, whose outdoor coil should be underground to avoid being affected by freezing air in winter. The heat pump should be efficient enough to not need any secondary heating system, but just use the heat pump all the time, even on the coldest days, which should be possible because of the underground coil.
Asked by Dilbert - Fri Feb 29 15:10:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. dont go geothermal! nobody sizes the ground loops right, ive seen a lot of bad installs on the ground loops for geothermal heatpumps. the compressors burn out in a few years time. to install a water furnace will cost you almost 10 grand. you will never recover the cost of it i can almost gaurentee you will be replacing the compressor within 5 years.
Answered by B - Fri Feb 29 17:33:21 2008
Q. The existing system uses natural gas for heat and a split indoor/outdoor system for the A/C. The new system would use a heat pump, whose outdoor coil should be underground to avoid being affected by freezing air in winter. The heat pump should be efficient enough to not need any secondary heating system, but just use the heat pump all the time, even on the coldest days, which should be possible because of the underground coil.
Asked by Dilbert - Fri Feb 29 15:10:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. dont go geothermal! nobody sizes the ground loops right, ive seen a lot of bad installs on the ground loops for geothermal heatpumps. the compressors burn out in a few years time. to install a water furnace will cost you almost 10 grand. you will never recover the cost of it i can almost gaurentee you will be replacing the compressor within 5 years.
Answered by B - Fri Feb 29 17:33:21 2008
What's wrong with my heat pump? It is freezing outside and only cold air is blowing.?
Q. I have a 2-story townhouse (3 BR, 1330 sq. ft.). The indoor part of the unit is upstairs. When it is cold out (probably 35F or less) the heat pump only blows air without heat and it's freezing in my house, especially downstairs. The unit and house are only 11 years old. The volts say 208/230 and horsepower is 1/2. How can I get it to be warm again? My living room/kitchen are unbearable to be in. I am planning to have the ductwork cleaned and the heat pump coils cleaned next week. But I know that can't be all. Help! My heat pump is electric.
Asked by j - Fri Jan 26 22:43:03 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Set the thermostat to "em. heat" if there is no heat, check the breakers, and if there is still no heat and If it hasn't been serviced in a few years, you will need to call a service company, the aux/em heat is not energizing during the defrost cycle or for the second stage heating
Answered by D.B. Cooper - Sat Jan 27 01:01:04 2007
Q. I have a 2-story townhouse (3 BR, 1330 sq. ft.). The indoor part of the unit is upstairs. When it is cold out (probably 35F or less) the heat pump only blows air without heat and it's freezing in my house, especially downstairs. The unit and house are only 11 years old. The volts say 208/230 and horsepower is 1/2. How can I get it to be warm again? My living room/kitchen are unbearable to be in. I am planning to have the ductwork cleaned and the heat pump coils cleaned next week. But I know that can't be all. Help! My heat pump is electric.
Asked by j - Fri Jan 26 22:43:03 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Set the thermostat to "em. heat" if there is no heat, check the breakers, and if there is still no heat and If it hasn't been serviced in a few years, you will need to call a service company, the aux/em heat is not energizing during the defrost cycle or for the second stage heating
Answered by D.B. Cooper - Sat Jan 27 01:01:04 2007
How can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?
Q. I have an Amana heat pump. The thermostat ceased to communicate with the heat pump. I replaced the thermostat batteries, which did not help, so I replaced the thermostat. That did not help either. I was wondering if there is a way to force the unit to turn on to see if there is power to the heat pump. I cannot afford a service call right now, so I am trying to help myself. Thank you, Barbara
Asked by BonnieBee - Sat May 3 20:39:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi,Barbara The best way is to check voltage with a multi-meter. You will see a cover on the side of the unit,there will be a large grey wire entering at the bottom of this compartment.The item you are looking for is in there.However first check your breakers,there are two, one for the indoor and one for the outdoor unit. Make sure they both are on. If they are then you have other issues.Many units have a float switch below or behind your hvac filter,if that pan is full of water it will shut the unit off either inside outside or both. If that is the case clean it out ,if you can blow it out with an air hose.You can go outside,find the drain and suck it out ith a shop vac. Beyond that you need someone with electrical experience.There is 220… [cont.]
Answered by yaket2003 - Sat May 3 23:02:43 2008
Q. I have an Amana heat pump. The thermostat ceased to communicate with the heat pump. I replaced the thermostat batteries, which did not help, so I replaced the thermostat. That did not help either. I was wondering if there is a way to force the unit to turn on to see if there is power to the heat pump. I cannot afford a service call right now, so I am trying to help myself. Thank you, Barbara
Asked by BonnieBee - Sat May 3 20:39:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi,Barbara The best way is to check voltage with a multi-meter. You will see a cover on the side of the unit,there will be a large grey wire entering at the bottom of this compartment.The item you are looking for is in there.However first check your breakers,there are two, one for the indoor and one for the outdoor unit. Make sure they both are on. If they are then you have other issues.Many units have a float switch below or behind your hvac filter,if that pan is full of water it will shut the unit off either inside outside or both. If that is the case clean it out ,if you can blow it out with an air hose.You can go outside,find the drain and suck it out ith a shop vac. Beyond that you need someone with electrical experience.There is 220… [cont.]
Answered by yaket2003 - Sat May 3 23:02:43 2008
How effective is a water to air heat pump setup for cooling?
Q. I plan to bury heat pump coils and use a small / medium motorcycle radiator and fan to cool a room in my house. This is simply a proof of concept and a fun project for me just wondering how big the radiator should be, pump flow and fan cfm.
Asked by Eco_Dave_011 - Thu Jun 12 12:56:22 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I doubt this is going to be very efficient. Normally heat pumps use a refrigerant that undergoes a phase change to greatly increase efficiency/heat transfer. The design is a little beyond the scope of this forum. Generally, with the fan and pump, faster is better, BUT there is a point of diminishing returns that depends on numerous other factors.
Answered by Brian A - Thu Jun 12 14:42:33 2008
Q. I plan to bury heat pump coils and use a small / medium motorcycle radiator and fan to cool a room in my house. This is simply a proof of concept and a fun project for me just wondering how big the radiator should be, pump flow and fan cfm.
Asked by Eco_Dave_011 - Thu Jun 12 12:56:22 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I doubt this is going to be very efficient. Normally heat pumps use a refrigerant that undergoes a phase change to greatly increase efficiency/heat transfer. The design is a little beyond the scope of this forum. Generally, with the fan and pump, faster is better, BUT there is a point of diminishing returns that depends on numerous other factors.
Answered by Brian A - Thu Jun 12 14:42:33 2008
Is a heat pump as efficient as centrail air conditioning?
Q. We live in Missouri and have an AC unit and furnace - we're considering a heat pump unit instead - the house is approx. 2500 sq. feet with a main living level and basement. Will we be able to keep the house comfortable - around 75 degrees all year - with the heat pump?
Asked by s m - Mon May 19 14:09:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A heat pump is simply an air conditioner with a reverse capability. Living in Missouri you will need a backup heat source for those really cold spells but the heat pump can handler things down to around 30 degrees or so. True a Geo Thermal heat pump would be more efficient, but the price to go GEO would most likely be 3 to 5 times as much as to add a heat pump to your current heating equipment.
Answered by rottendog93 - Mon May 19 18:33:50 2008
Q. We live in Missouri and have an AC unit and furnace - we're considering a heat pump unit instead - the house is approx. 2500 sq. feet with a main living level and basement. Will we be able to keep the house comfortable - around 75 degrees all year - with the heat pump?
Asked by s m - Mon May 19 14:09:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A heat pump is simply an air conditioner with a reverse capability. Living in Missouri you will need a backup heat source for those really cold spells but the heat pump can handler things down to around 30 degrees or so. True a Geo Thermal heat pump would be more efficient, but the price to go GEO would most likely be 3 to 5 times as much as to add a heat pump to your current heating equipment.
Answered by rottendog93 - Mon May 19 18:33:50 2008
how much does a heat pump usually run for a mobile home that is 1000sft?
Q. Hi, My name is Adell and I was looking into getting a heat pump. How much does a heat pump usually run for a mobile home that is about 1000 sqft?
Asked by ladymjs2002 - Wed Jun 24 15:04:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not to give you a vague answer, but it will depend on how big the heatpump is, now extreme your weather is, where you set the thermostat, and how well insulated your mobile home is. Best way to determine cost of running it, is to ask a neighbor or someone who had one.
Answered by Glen - Wed Jun 24 15:20:23 2009
Q. Hi, My name is Adell and I was looking into getting a heat pump. How much does a heat pump usually run for a mobile home that is about 1000 sqft?
Asked by ladymjs2002 - Wed Jun 24 15:04:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not to give you a vague answer, but it will depend on how big the heatpump is, now extreme your weather is, where you set the thermostat, and how well insulated your mobile home is. Best way to determine cost of running it, is to ask a neighbor or someone who had one.
Answered by Glen - Wed Jun 24 15:20:23 2009
How should a heat pump behave? When does it activate, when does it shut off, what should I see and hear?
Q. What makes a heat pump more efficient than an electric or gas furnace, how should it be maintained, how do I know when it is not working and how can I complain about poor service?
Asked by Swampdog - Tue Jan 8 18:42:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Heat pumps - when set to come on -- are supposed to keep your house warm without the furnace having to kick on all the time. Heres the deal: 1. Furnace comes on and heats the house 2. doors open/close -- heat lost 3. Heat pump comes on and boosts the heat back up 4. Furnace kicks on less b/c heat pump has "its back" 5. Lower heating bills thanks to heat pump. Maintenance (?) it is part of your cooling unit so I guess when you get that maintenanced have them look at your HP It's not working when there is no warm air coming out after a few minutes of being on Complain to whomever installed it or to the manufacturer.
Answered by el*bull*fighter - Tue Jan 8 21:21:47 2008
Q. What makes a heat pump more efficient than an electric or gas furnace, how should it be maintained, how do I know when it is not working and how can I complain about poor service?
Asked by Swampdog - Tue Jan 8 18:42:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Heat pumps - when set to come on -- are supposed to keep your house warm without the furnace having to kick on all the time. Heres the deal: 1. Furnace comes on and heats the house 2. doors open/close -- heat lost 3. Heat pump comes on and boosts the heat back up 4. Furnace kicks on less b/c heat pump has "its back" 5. Lower heating bills thanks to heat pump. Maintenance (?) it is part of your cooling unit so I guess when you get that maintenanced have them look at your HP It's not working when there is no warm air coming out after a few minutes of being on Complain to whomever installed it or to the manufacturer.
Answered by el*bull*fighter - Tue Jan 8 21:21:47 2008
Is my heat pump a lemon or just bad luck?
Q. I recently bought a heat pump from a friend who used less than a year. I had it installed by a friend in the fall but spent $800 last week for values and to reposition the unit. Three days later my compressor goes bad. Shoulda compressor go bad on a fairly new unit? Also do I replace compressor or just get a new system at this point?
Asked by xtsxtr - Mon Jul 7 20:33:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may be able to have the compressor replaced under warranty. Go to the distributor of your brand and call them with model and serial numbers to find out if they can cover it. Now if they can, it will be for the cost of the compressor only. You will still have to pay to have it installed. Not so sure I would go the friend route this time.
Answered by Dean C - Tue Jul 8 00:00:18 2008
Q. I recently bought a heat pump from a friend who used less than a year. I had it installed by a friend in the fall but spent $800 last week for values and to reposition the unit. Three days later my compressor goes bad. Shoulda compressor go bad on a fairly new unit? Also do I replace compressor or just get a new system at this point?
Asked by xtsxtr - Mon Jul 7 20:33:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may be able to have the compressor replaced under warranty. Go to the distributor of your brand and call them with model and serial numbers to find out if they can cover it. Now if they can, it will be for the cost of the compressor only. You will still have to pay to have it installed. Not so sure I would go the friend route this time.
Answered by Dean C - Tue Jul 8 00:00:18 2008
Can I use an air handler with a heat pump of different brand?
Q. I have a Whirlpool HVAC system, both air handler and heat pump are Whirlpool. The outdoor heat pump is giving us so much headace for the whole winter. We are considering replacing the whole heat pump but does not want to use Whirlpool anymore. Can I use a different brand (say Trane?) and keep the original air handler?
Asked by oqqpaco - Mon Feb 23 14:53:46 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They have to be the same refrigerant type and capacity. You will not be guaranteed the efficiency rating of the new unit without using a matched evaporator. You will not receive any rebates associated with the efficiency. Replace the entire system if you can.
Answered by gizmoe - Mon Feb 23 15:49:35 2009
Q. I have a Whirlpool HVAC system, both air handler and heat pump are Whirlpool. The outdoor heat pump is giving us so much headace for the whole winter. We are considering replacing the whole heat pump but does not want to use Whirlpool anymore. Can I use a different brand (say Trane?) and keep the original air handler?
Asked by oqqpaco - Mon Feb 23 14:53:46 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They have to be the same refrigerant type and capacity. You will not be guaranteed the efficiency rating of the new unit without using a matched evaporator. You will not receive any rebates associated with the efficiency. Replace the entire system if you can.
Answered by gizmoe - Mon Feb 23 15:49:35 2009
How long can I expect my Rheem heat pump/air conditioner to last for my home?
Q. This is a two-part question: 1) I don't know the first thing about air conditioning units, but a friend of mine told me residential air conditioners only last a maximum of 10-12 years. This seems like a pretty short lifespan for such an expensive piece of equipment. Is he correct? 2) Also, is the heat pump a separate unit from the air conditioner?
Asked by ricosuaveuno - Fri Jul 6 09:55:56 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. 10-12 years is a low end estimate. AC equipment has an average lifespan of 10-20 years. The lower end equipment will have a shorter lifespan than the better stuff. I've seen heat pumps go out after 8 years and last as long as 18. It really depends on a regular schedule of maintenance, placement of the equipment, and overall usage patterns. There's no set lifespan but you should be looking at anywhere from 10-15 years average. 2. It really depends on the system. There are heat pumps that are all one unit (package unit), and there are what is called a "split-system" heat pump. In these, the heat pump is located outside with a coil attached to the indoor furnace. When you change over to a heat pump though, I highly recommend replacing… [cont.]
Answered by Jimmie C - Fri Jul 6 12:48:32 2007
Q. This is a two-part question: 1) I don't know the first thing about air conditioning units, but a friend of mine told me residential air conditioners only last a maximum of 10-12 years. This seems like a pretty short lifespan for such an expensive piece of equipment. Is he correct? 2) Also, is the heat pump a separate unit from the air conditioner?
Asked by ricosuaveuno - Fri Jul 6 09:55:56 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. 10-12 years is a low end estimate. AC equipment has an average lifespan of 10-20 years. The lower end equipment will have a shorter lifespan than the better stuff. I've seen heat pumps go out after 8 years and last as long as 18. It really depends on a regular schedule of maintenance, placement of the equipment, and overall usage patterns. There's no set lifespan but you should be looking at anywhere from 10-15 years average. 2. It really depends on the system. There are heat pumps that are all one unit (package unit), and there are what is called a "split-system" heat pump. In these, the heat pump is located outside with a coil attached to the indoor furnace. When you change over to a heat pump though, I highly recommend replacing… [cont.]
Answered by Jimmie C - Fri Jul 6 12:48:32 2007
What are the efficiencies of the geothermal heat pump components?
Q. I know the theoretical heat pump efficiency, but I need to know the individual efficiencies of the components such as the "motor" that moves the refrigerant and the electrical transmission efficiency. I can't find this info on the web. If you can direct me to a source as well as explain it here, I would be grateful.
Asked by Aaron F - Fri Jul 3 18:57:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The overall efficiency is totally dependant on the material to be heated or cooled and the source or sink that provides the thermal difference that the heat pump uses. Factors like the thickness of the pipes that go into deep thermal wells are dependant on the corrosion potential of the source. Thin pipes transfer quicker with higher efficiency. Thick last longer. A motor that transfers fluid down a few hundred feet into a water well will be rated differently from a pump that has to go down a thousand feeet. A local beer distributer had two water wells put in that included cooling plumbing for his refrigerent system. His electric bill was cut in half. Pumps will have efficiency rating listed for many applications. Heat exchangers will have… [cont.]
Answered by Brian T - Fri Jul 3 19:15:24 2009
Q. I know the theoretical heat pump efficiency, but I need to know the individual efficiencies of the components such as the "motor" that moves the refrigerant and the electrical transmission efficiency. I can't find this info on the web. If you can direct me to a source as well as explain it here, I would be grateful.
Asked by Aaron F - Fri Jul 3 18:57:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The overall efficiency is totally dependant on the material to be heated or cooled and the source or sink that provides the thermal difference that the heat pump uses. Factors like the thickness of the pipes that go into deep thermal wells are dependant on the corrosion potential of the source. Thin pipes transfer quicker with higher efficiency. Thick last longer. A motor that transfers fluid down a few hundred feet into a water well will be rated differently from a pump that has to go down a thousand feeet. A local beer distributer had two water wells put in that included cooling plumbing for his refrigerent system. His electric bill was cut in half. Pumps will have efficiency rating listed for many applications. Heat exchangers will have… [cont.]
Answered by Brian T - Fri Jul 3 19:15:24 2009
How much for a heat pump including installation?
Q. I live in Georgia and was quoted $2700.00 for the price of a new 1 1/2 ton heat pump to be installed. This is the total price. Is this reasonable. It is just for the upstairs of our house. Our total square footage is about 1800. Thanks
Asked by freemouse49 - Wed Jun 18 13:37:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a totally reasonable price for a 1 1/2 ton. Most homes in the midwest of that size use a 2 1/2/ ton. How many heat supplies/registers are in your house? You should have 4 supplies per ton!
Answered by mobildik - Wed Jun 18 16:04:41 2008
Q. I live in Georgia and was quoted $2700.00 for the price of a new 1 1/2 ton heat pump to be installed. This is the total price. Is this reasonable. It is just for the upstairs of our house. Our total square footage is about 1800. Thanks
Asked by freemouse49 - Wed Jun 18 13:37:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a totally reasonable price for a 1 1/2 ton. Most homes in the midwest of that size use a 2 1/2/ ton. How many heat supplies/registers are in your house? You should have 4 supplies per ton!
Answered by mobildik - Wed Jun 18 16:04:41 2008
How do I tell when my heat pump needs to be replaced?
Q. My husband and I just bought our first home with a heat pump dated from 1989. It is currently 23 degrees outside and our home does not get warmer than 75 even if we turn the thermostat all the way up. Is this normal? We have a seller/purchaser insurance on our appliances I just don't want to fork the 100 bucks over for them to tell me it is fine. Any advice?
Asked by Deviled Eggs - Tue Jan 5 21:24:50 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If I had a 20 year old heat pump, I would replace it. The effective life of a heat pump is 14 years. The new pump will be more energy efficient. You may be able to get an energy rebate and a tax credit for replacing it.
Answered by GG-pa - Wed Jan 6 01:13:34 2010
Q. My husband and I just bought our first home with a heat pump dated from 1989. It is currently 23 degrees outside and our home does not get warmer than 75 even if we turn the thermostat all the way up. Is this normal? We have a seller/purchaser insurance on our appliances I just don't want to fork the 100 bucks over for them to tell me it is fine. Any advice?
Asked by Deviled Eggs - Tue Jan 5 21:24:50 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If I had a 20 year old heat pump, I would replace it. The effective life of a heat pump is 14 years. The new pump will be more energy efficient. You may be able to get an energy rebate and a tax credit for replacing it.
Answered by GG-pa - Wed Jan 6 01:13:34 2010
How can I tell if my heating system is a heat pump or not?
Q. I recently bought a home that said it had a heat pump on the disclosure, my gas bill is pretty high to be a heat pump. How can I tell if it actually is or not?
Asked by Bombshell - Wed Jan 24 15:34:25 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a heat pump lies about 18 inches abouve the grass line .also look at vthe thermostat .does it have emergencey heat?if so then u have a heat pump
Answered by unknown - Wed Jan 24 20:27:16 2007
Q. I recently bought a home that said it had a heat pump on the disclosure, my gas bill is pretty high to be a heat pump. How can I tell if it actually is or not?
Asked by Bombshell - Wed Jan 24 15:34:25 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a heat pump lies about 18 inches abouve the grass line .also look at vthe thermostat .does it have emergencey heat?if so then u have a heat pump
Answered by unknown - Wed Jan 24 20:27:16 2007
At what temperature should I switch my heat pump over to emergency heat?
Q. I have an electric heat pump with backup electric heat. Its 17 degrees out and I wonder if the emergency heat would be more efficient. The heat pump is keeping up at this point but is running constantly,
Asked by ned r - Sun Dec 14 16:23:07 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your heat pump system is wired correctly you shouldn't have to switch to emergency heat. Your thermostat should bring on the electric backup heat automatically and will cycle on and off while your heat pump will continue to run providing as much heat as it can. While it is true that when it's below freezing outside heat pumps can't normally keep up with heating needs, they still provide heat into the house to the extent that they can and are still more efficient than running electric backup heat alone which is what happens when you switch to emergency heat.
Answered by B-Notable - Sun Dec 14 16:41:17 2008
Q. I have an electric heat pump with backup electric heat. Its 17 degrees out and I wonder if the emergency heat would be more efficient. The heat pump is keeping up at this point but is running constantly,
Asked by ned r - Sun Dec 14 16:23:07 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your heat pump system is wired correctly you shouldn't have to switch to emergency heat. Your thermostat should bring on the electric backup heat automatically and will cycle on and off while your heat pump will continue to run providing as much heat as it can. While it is true that when it's below freezing outside heat pumps can't normally keep up with heating needs, they still provide heat into the house to the extent that they can and are still more efficient than running electric backup heat alone which is what happens when you switch to emergency heat.
Answered by B-Notable - Sun Dec 14 16:41:17 2008
Why does our emergency heat controlled by a heat pump keep blowing the fuse?
Q. It has been so cold that we have been using the emergency heat on our heat pump/central air system but it keeps blowing the fuse. We have to keep going down cellar and switching it back over until it stays and then a few hours later it does it again. Why would it keep doing this and what can we do to stop it?
Asked by Stephanie - Sat Dec 19 13:08:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like it is drawing more power than your system can handle. You need to contact an electrician to look at this. Since it is an emergency system, it was probably added on later and not properly tested. If it is a new home, consult your warranty.
Answered by jeligula - Sat Dec 19 13:15:06 2009
Q. It has been so cold that we have been using the emergency heat on our heat pump/central air system but it keeps blowing the fuse. We have to keep going down cellar and switching it back over until it stays and then a few hours later it does it again. Why would it keep doing this and what can we do to stop it?
Asked by Stephanie - Sat Dec 19 13:08:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like it is drawing more power than your system can handle. You need to contact an electrician to look at this. Since it is an emergency system, it was probably added on later and not properly tested. If it is a new home, consult your warranty.
Answered by jeligula - Sat Dec 19 13:15:06 2009
How much does it cost to install a heat pump?
Q. I purchased a Goodman 2 ton heat pump for my 800 square foot home. I was just curious if anyone would know how much I should expect to pay for someone to hook it up. I am going to install the ductwork myself. If anyone could explain to me how to install it or if there are any instructions any where explaining that would be great. There were no instructions with it. I assumed there would be.
Asked by mfreestyle_2000 - Sun Dec 21 20:12:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need a license to install refrigerant and if you do not know how to run refrigeration piping you will damage your unit. Prices vary widely by area and ease of installation. You need to call a local contractor for an estimate. Get several they are free and you are not obligated to buy anything if they are reputable. If they want to pressure you or charge for an estimate tell them to get lost. Make sure you ask for and check their references. The cheapest price is not always the best deal.
Answered by Controlfreak38 - Mon Dec 22 19:29:32 2008
Q. I purchased a Goodman 2 ton heat pump for my 800 square foot home. I was just curious if anyone would know how much I should expect to pay for someone to hook it up. I am going to install the ductwork myself. If anyone could explain to me how to install it or if there are any instructions any where explaining that would be great. There were no instructions with it. I assumed there would be.
Asked by mfreestyle_2000 - Sun Dec 21 20:12:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need a license to install refrigerant and if you do not know how to run refrigeration piping you will damage your unit. Prices vary widely by area and ease of installation. You need to call a local contractor for an estimate. Get several they are free and you are not obligated to buy anything if they are reputable. If they want to pressure you or charge for an estimate tell them to get lost. Make sure you ask for and check their references. The cheapest price is not always the best deal.
Answered by Controlfreak38 - Mon Dec 22 19:29:32 2008
What causes a heat pump to frost on the outside?
Q. My heat pump is all frozen around the outside openings on the unit.
Asked by Jgc - Mon Dec 21 09:08:45 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The refrigerant temperature in the outdoor unit is 20 degrees or lower and the warmer ambient air with moisture in it condenses and freezes on the coils. The hp has a time or temperature defrost cycle to remove the frost.
Answered by Marko - Mon Dec 21 09:45:09 2009
Q. My heat pump is all frozen around the outside openings on the unit.
Asked by Jgc - Mon Dec 21 09:08:45 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The refrigerant temperature in the outdoor unit is 20 degrees or lower and the warmer ambient air with moisture in it condenses and freezes on the coils. The hp has a time or temperature defrost cycle to remove the frost.
Answered by Marko - Mon Dec 21 09:45:09 2009
What have you heard about the Amana 13seer 3Ton heat pump?
Q. We had two different companies come out and look at our unit and we need a new one. Hobson Air the Comfort Experts came out and did all the measuring and sizing and that is what they want to put in. However I dont know anthing about the brands of the company. So has anyone worked with Comfort Experts Hobson Heating and Air? Or has anyone purchased a amana heat pump and have a review. I live in texas and the heat pumps are the way to go due to the climate.
Asked by johnsgirl - Thu Jun 12 01:43:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Add your BTU's at home... They all count and add up. Make sure your home is insulated inside your attic. This can reject the outside temperature by 10 degrees, when is cold it won't be too cold, and when is hot outside it won't be too hot. Then, you should consider getting a gas unit, because your compressor only work on summertime, rather than using it all year long cutting the life of the unit in half. A carrier unit, because they are efficient and last about 25-30 years. Other brands won't last as long. You should get the 410a refrigerant on it, because R-22 is not going to be around anymore after 2010. I feel that you should get the higher SEER possible, because you got a lot of money. lol Oh by the way... What's the brand Amana… [cont.]
Answered by verdugo - Thu Jun 12 02:39:54 2008
Q. We had two different companies come out and look at our unit and we need a new one. Hobson Air the Comfort Experts came out and did all the measuring and sizing and that is what they want to put in. However I dont know anthing about the brands of the company. So has anyone worked with Comfort Experts Hobson Heating and Air? Or has anyone purchased a amana heat pump and have a review. I live in texas and the heat pumps are the way to go due to the climate.
Asked by johnsgirl - Thu Jun 12 01:43:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Add your BTU's at home... They all count and add up. Make sure your home is insulated inside your attic. This can reject the outside temperature by 10 degrees, when is cold it won't be too cold, and when is hot outside it won't be too hot. Then, you should consider getting a gas unit, because your compressor only work on summertime, rather than using it all year long cutting the life of the unit in half. A carrier unit, because they are efficient and last about 25-30 years. Other brands won't last as long. You should get the 410a refrigerant on it, because R-22 is not going to be around anymore after 2010. I feel that you should get the higher SEER possible, because you got a lot of money. lol Oh by the way... What's the brand Amana… [cont.]
Answered by verdugo - Thu Jun 12 02:39:54 2008
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