Heat Pumps
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Concrete-Free Slab House Revisited
A look at how this custom home with an atypical foundation is performing five years after its completion
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How to Get the Right Size Air Conditioner
To avoid oversized equipment, first understand key concepts like cooling load vs. capacity, latent vs. sensible heat, and design load vs. part load
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11 Reasons to Avoid Oversizing Heat Pumps
The disadvantages of oversizing HVAC systems are numerous and should be considered if energy efficiency and cost savings matter to you
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‘Cold Blow’ from Heat Pump Supply Air
The air that heat pumps blow is colder than furnace air but it can still heat a house, and there are ways to ensure occupant comfort
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All-in-One Heat Pumps
The Ephoca AIO Wall Mount Pro serves as a model for the potential of packaged heat pumps in electrifying multifamily projects
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How Do Heat Pumps Get Heat From Cold Air? Part 2
Reframing a common question to better understand why heat pumps really do work in extremely cold climates
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Marketing Heat Pumps for Widespread Consumer Adoption
Global HVAC company Ai-Midea Air Conditioning wants to educate more consumers (and contractors) on the benefits of converting to heat pumps
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Heat Pump Basics
Electrifying our houses typically includes adding a heat pump. Understanding equipment fundamentals increases chances of its optimal performance.
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Refrigerants: Ways to Reduce Their Environmental Impact
It’s time to go beyond leak prevention and A2L, toward more aggressive reduction goals
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Engineering a Domestic Hot Water System to Meet High Demand
What’s the best back-up option for a big family that always runs out of hot water?