Air-Source Heat Pumps - Articles - Page 24

MANSION MECHANICALS: A builder in Tarrytown, New York, recently asked Geothermal Energy Options Lagrangeville, New York, to design a geothermal system for this new 15,000-square-foot home.

High-end Systems in Luxury Homes

Owners expect comfort, aesthetics, and extreme efficiency from equipment

June 22, 2015

A fair number of consumers do not mind spending more for a system that provides premium comfort, higher efficiency, and is aesthetically pleasing — especially if it’s going to be installed in a high-end home.

Shipments of Central Air Conditioners Increased 5.3 Percent in April

Year-to-date combined shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps up 12.2 percent

June 15, 2015

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United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 673,360 units in April 2015, up 3.8 percent from 648,404 units shipped in April 2014, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

June 3, 2015: PowerWise Introduces New Smartphone and Web Controls for Mini-split Heat Pumps

Supports Control of a Number of Major Brands

June 3, 2015

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PowerWise has announced the availability of new smartphone and web controls for mini-split heat pump systems. Mini-split users can now control temperature settings online, as part of an energy management dashboard. Users can set up to eight heating and cooling periods.

The phaseout of R-22 is causing more of Marshall Inc.Ã¢??s customers to replace their existing heat pumps, as most older systems are not worth the expense of replacing the compressor.

Heat Pump Popularity Built on Versatility, Reliability

Sales Still Climbing Around the Country

Joanna R. Turpin

May 25, 2015

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More often than not, homeowners are finding the new crop of heat pumps — boasting greater comfort levels and higher efficiencies — to be an attractive option.

Peter Kusterer, owner, Air Comfort For Homes, Raleigh, North Carolina, sets a customerÃ¢??s heat pump balance point as part of his checklist for a homeowner.

Striking the Right Balance

Climate, Temperature Key Aspects to Setting a Proper Heat Pump Balance Point

Joanna R. Turpin

May 25, 2015

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Backup heat can be expensive to use, which is why it’s important to find the right temperature — the balance point — at which compressor operation stops and supplemental heat is activated.

While inverter-driven compressors help improve a heat pumps' energy efficiencies, comfort levels, and operational volumes, theyÃ??Ã?Â¢??re also typically more expensive.

Inverters: Efficient, Comfortable, Quiet

Ductless Technology Moves into Ducted ASHPs

Joanna R. Turpin

May 25, 2015

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Even though these systems can cost significantly more than non-inverter ASHPs, manufacturers note their higher price tags are more than offset by significantly higher efficiencies.

Facts + Figures: Storage Water Heater Shipments Rise Significantly in March

May 25, 2015

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Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Products Debut in Time for the Summer

New Equipment is Designed with Comfort, Efficiency in Mind

May 4, 2015

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The NEWS' annual issue has traditionally introduced the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands.

Figure 1: A direct expansion to water module (the white box) bridges the gap between air-source heat pumps and hydronics technology.

The Big Guy Doesn’t Always Win

A Unique Air-to-water Heat Pump System Rivals Geothermal System Efficiency

John Siegenthaler, PE

April 27, 2015

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While it’s true geothermal heat pumps do offer excellent opportunities in combination with low-temperature hydronic distribution systems, they are not the only viable way to combine the heat-leveraging ability of heat pumps with the unsurpassed comfort offered by modern hydronic distribution systems.