One of the major challenges in the heat pump sector is the gap between heating and cooling loads: in other words, winters are colder than summers are hot, and technology needs to handle the difference.
“Rheem is energized and excited to begin 2024 with three award wins for its air conditioning division,” said Randy Roberts, vice president of residential business development for the Rheem a/c division, in a press release.
Heat pumps from Bosch, Daikin, Midea, and Johnson Controls are moving to the next phase of the challenge, which involves installing and monitoring prototypes in cold-climate locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
A Google search for terms like “furnace” or “heat pump” will yield information on how the system works and its efficiency, plus side-by-side comparisons and, if applicable, available financial incentives that can defray the consumer’s costs.
As techs familiarize themselves with the nuances of a heat pump, there are a few common problematic areas they must concentrate on to ensure the equipment runs efficiently and effectively for years to come.