BUYING A HEAT PUMP
How Much Will It Cost? The installed cost of a heat pump will
depend on many factors such as whether there’s need for ductwork modifications, electrical upgrades, and complexity of the installation. A single room solution may only be a couple thousand dollars while an entire home solution will be more expensive. A major driver of heat pump equipment cost is the compressor, or the “engine” of the heat pump. Note that all mini-split heat pumps have variable-speed compressors. Ultimately, you will need to discuss various options with your contractor that may present higher or lower installed costs and varying levels of performance.
Compressor Type Description
Installed Cost
Performance
Heat pump only runs at 100% capacity (it’s either on or off) and is limited to heat at moderate temperatures.
Single-Stage
$
Heat pump has two distinct stages of heating and cooling. Typically, high capacity of 100% and low capacity of 70%.
Two-Stage
$$
Heat pump uses an inverter motor to allow for full range of operation. This operates like a car’s accelerator in that the heat pump finds the right speed to run most efficiently.
Variable-Speed
$$$
Cold Climate, Variable-Speed
Heat pump is capable of maintaining high heating efficiency and capacity at very cold temperatures.
$$$$
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ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP CUSTOMER BUYING AND OPERATION GUIDE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
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