Heat pump water heater / Discussions

Are there combination heat pumps that do water, heat, clothes dryer and HVAC?

...heat pumps that can help steer you in the right direction –  Heating LEED and Passive House homes with a mini split heat pump All about heat pump water heaters Using heat pumps in tandem for added efficiency Air source or ground source heat pumps, which are best? Heat pump water heater with exterior compressor We don’t...

Posted by tony wolff Nov. 1, 2021 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 2 responses

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...heat pump for heating and cooling) is a very well-insulated and airtight envelope, so it doesn't require a lot of heating and cooling in the first place. It is also fairly open, and it has hydronic radiant floors for backup heating, so a ductless mini-split heat pump is sufficient. It also depends on what you call comf...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019 Mechanical systems 1 response

Can I see details about the heating and domestic hot water systems of the Edelweiss house?

...heat pump. The intention of the heated floor is primary to ensure comfort and happy feet, the air-source heat pump is far more efficient and so we rely primarily on that to heat the air of the home. The domestic hot water is a heat pump as well, we used an AO Smith air-to-water hybrid heat pump. The water heater sucks ...

Posted by August Wehrmann March 10, 2019 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 3 responses

Should I be considering 66 or 80 gallon heat pump water heater?

...heat load of a building that size. Here is out page that covers that topic, have a read - All about heat pump water heaters But speaking even just for your domestic hot water needs, I would suggest the bigger one. The thing about a hybrid heat pump water heater is that it’s in your best interest to keep it in heat pump...

Posted by Greg Anderson Dec. 19, 2018 Plumbing and water heaters 1 response