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Questions tagged [heat-pump]

The heat-pump is a type of central heating system that extracts heat from the outside, reversing the process used by a central air system.

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How can I protect a frozen heat pump in cold weather while waiting for service?

Yesterday I noticed that my Carrier heat pump was struggling to keep up with my thermostat settings inside the house. It was around 35°F (2°C) outside, I had the thermostat set at 72°F (22°C), but the internal temperature wasn't rising above 70°F. I…
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Why would a particular heat pump model be illegal in my state?

I am trying to replace an electricity-hungry whole-house electric furnace with something that will be more cost-effective. I live in a high-altitude part of New Mexico, where I don't need to use much A/C, but need a more efficient heater for the…
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Can a homeowner without a Section 608 EPA license legally connect his own gauges to his own air conditioner if the unit uses 410a refrigerant?

It has been suggested by at least one moderator on this site that EPA Section 608, which restricts who can purchase and handle refrigerant, including who can connect a set of manifold gauges to a unit, applies only to CFC and HCFC refrigerants …
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Is it possible to upgrade A/C to a heat pump by only replacing outside unit?

I have a standard southern California tract home that was built in 2010. It has a Carrier gas-fired furnace, Carrier 5-ton A/C, and a smart thermostat. I'm slowly upgrading the major systems and replacing gas with electric wherever…
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How often should I run a bleach and water solution through condensate lines?

How often do you need to run a bleach and water solution through the condensate drain lines (of a heat pump) to keep the bacteria away? What are the recommended parts (e.g. 1 part bleach, 10 part water)?
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Choosing between hybrid and all-electric heatpump system

I live in Scotland, in an ordinary 25-year-old detached house with reasonable insulation. I have been getting quotes for heat pump installation to take advantage of the funding that is currently available while reducing both bills and dependency on…
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LED lights constantly flicker when heat pump is running

A few months ago we had our gas furnace replaced with an air source heat pump, using our existing ducts in our single level 3 bedroom house. As part of this update our electrical service was upgraded from 100 to 200 amps, and the panel was replaced…
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What is the incremental benefit of AC canned outdoor coil cleaner?

I understand that it is possible to simply clean the AC / Heatpump coils with a gentle water spray (cooling fins are delicate). I found a can of Web coil cleaner and emptied it into 3 condensors. I have a fleet of 13 more coils: a mixture of heat…
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Best way to re-route the water from AC drip line

After the contractors installed the heat pump near my house, they pulled the drip line (that is connected to the condensate pump near the furnace) right next to the outdoor unit, which results in: Dripping water on the sidewalk all the time. Mossy…
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What causes a heatpump to freeze?

A heatpump is used to cool a home in Florida. A relative noticed that the temperature was 90 degrees and that the evaporator (see photo) was sweating. She thinks she heard a piece of ice fall break off inside the evaporator. The unit was…
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Efficiency of a heat pump water heater during the winter

In my understanding, heat pump water heaters pump energy from the room around the water tank into the water. Clearly, this must be energy efficient in the summer time, especially if I am using AC anyway. The heat pump water heater may actually cool…
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Rheem Heat Pump A/C Mode Delay Cycle In Hot Weather

I have a Rheem 15PJL48A01 heat pump which has been working correctly for years, and is maintained properly. It is hot here currently and so it is operating in cooling mode. Yesterday and today, it has been very hot out. 105 °F yesterday and 103 °F…
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Do R290 (propane) multi-split air-air heat pumps exist?

I'm considering upgrading my home heating to an air-to-air heat pump (AKA an air conditioner) as it makes a lot of sense, and everyone I know who has one loves it. I wanted to get one that uses R290 (propane) as the refrigerant, due to its very low…
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What is my heat pump doing, that uses so much electricity in such an erratic way?

TL;DR: I'm currently in a fight with my heat pump, as its energy consumption seems way out of line. I want to know what it is doing, that is causing it to use so much electricity even when the outside unit isn't doing any heating at all. System:…
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Why don't HVAC service people want to use outdoor temperature sensors to increase efficiency?

Here in central Virginia, most houses use heat pumps with electric auxiliary heat. I have inquired with several different contractors about installing outdoor thermostats on my units to 1) disable the use of auxiliary heat above a set outdoor…
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