WHAT TYPE OF HEAT PUMP IS RIGHT FOR MY HOME? EXISTING HOMES
Entire Home Without Existing Central Ductwork CURRENT HEATING FUEL TYPE
Natural Gas
LP or Oil
Electric
RECOMMENDED HEAT PUMP CONFIGURATION
Ductless, mini-split (multiple)
Your natural gas bill will be reduced while your electric bill will go up.
Your fuel bill will be reduced while your electric bill will go up. Your overall heating costs may be reduced by 50%.
Your electric bill will be significantly reduced, up to 60% in the winter.
From one or two zones focusing heating and cooling where they are needed the most, to a more comprehensive system covering the entire house, a ductless mini-split system can improve your comfort, reduce energy costs, and add air conditioning at the same time. Ductless mini-split systems can be 15%-20% more efficient than ducted systems because a large blower motor is not needed to blow conditioned air throughout the home, and air leakage in the ductwork is eliminated. These systems are also a good option for manufactured homes or reducing your reliance on propane or fuel oil. As shown in Figure 4, a ductless system typically covers
a single area (or zone) of your home. A home can have several, separate single-zone systems. Ductless systems with more than one indoor unit (multi-zone) allow for consistent temperature settings throughout different areas of the home. Ductless mini-split systems can provide optimum comfort for your entire family while ensuring you don’t waste energy where you don’t need it. A typical entire-home configuration may consist of one outdoor unit and two to five ductless indoor units (multi-split) , or a combination with one or two ductless indoor and outdoor units and a compact-ducted system for the bedrooms. If you currently have a boiler, an entire-home system is often the best option. You can use your boiler for backup heat when necessary, as described below. Figure 4: Ductless heat pumps, also called mini-splits, do not need ductwork. Instead, they directly provide conditioned air to an area, or room, with indoor units. These units come in a variety of styles and can be mounted on the wall, in the ceiling, or on the floor. There can be multiple indoor units for each outdoor unit. The needs of your home may require multiple outdoor units.
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ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP CUSTOMER BUYING AND OPERATION GUIDE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
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