Archive for August, 2009

How much shorter is the lifespan of a heat pump compared to the same unit used just as an air conditioner?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Question by Joe: How much shorter is the lifespan of a heat pump compared to the same unit used just as an air conditioner? Does using the unit for both heating (winter) and cooling (summer) dramatically shorten the unit’s life compared to if you would just use it for cooling (summer)? Does it cut the [...]

Would a ductlesss mini split heat pump and airconditioner be suitable for Tennessee?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Question by GSXR: Would a ductlesss mini split heat pump and airconditioner be suitable for Tennessee? It is rated for 24,000 btu. I did not know whether or not it would become too cold in Tennessee for it to keep my home warm. I purchased one. In the description when I was looking at it, [...]

can you cover a residential heat pump in winter?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Question by cousineau.eric: can you cover a residential heat pump in winter? Best answer: Answer by Mark NNo it runs in the winter that it what makes it a heat pump. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

What pipe length should I use for my mini split AC/heat pump?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Question by tax_question: What pipe length should I use for my mini split AC/heat pump? I just bought a 7000 BTU mini split AC/heat pump and it didn’t come with the installation pipes. The seller offer pipes of 3 ft/6 ft/9 ft etc. for the AC. Should I get the 3 feet pipes and hang [...]

Q&A: What’s the best heat pump setup?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

by 350.org Question by Chaco-Yekke Downyonder: What’s the best heat pump setup? I want to install heat pump(s) in my house (5-bedroom Victorian villa, no insulation, climate like Oregon) – all the different contracting companies are telling me different stories about what’s the best thing to do in terms of installing them – like, how [...]