How to Pick a Great Heat Pump For Your Home
Every homeowner should know how to pick a great heat pump. There are many variables to consider and this guide will help you sort them out. Follow these tips and you’ll end up with a great heat pump – the one that is right for your home and needs.
1. Choose a heat pump in light of your housing plans. Do you plan to live in your home for the next 20 years? If so, buying the most efficient heat pump, and the one that does best in heat pump reviews, makes sense. It will cost more than a budget model, but reduced energy bills and fewer repair bills will make it a more cost-effective choice through the years.
If you plan to move in less than 5 years, you won’t get your money’s worth from a high-end heat pump. In that case, an inexpensive heat pump will be a better choice financially. If you plan to live where you are for the foreseeable future, but perhaps not forever, choose a quality heat pump that is right for your climate and budget.
2. Consider your Climate. In very warm climates you’ll want a heat pump with a high SEER rating. Choose one that is the 17+ SEER range. Currently, heat pumps are available with up to 24 SEER. In moderate climates without extreme temperatures, a less efficient heat pump will suffice. Look for one with a SEER rating of 14-17 and an HSPF rating of 8.0 to 9.0. By the way, the SEER rating, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, measures cooling efficiency. The HSPF rating, or Heat Seasonal Performance Factor, measures heating efficiency.
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