How a heat pump works

How a heat pump works

During the heating season, a heat pump can be very economical in terms of energy consumption if it is well chosen according to your needs. Heat pump air conditioning units heat your home using heat from the air and heat from the refrigerant. The majority of the heating power of your heat pump is produced thanks to the compressor which circulates the refrigerant in the refrigeration circuit. The refrigerant is a liquid which has several...

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What is the EER rating ?

How is the EER calculated on an air conditioner?

If you are looking for an air conditioner or a heat pump, you have probably already heard of or simply noticed the abbreviation EER. The term EER stands for Energy Efficiency Ratio. In French, you will find the abbreviation TRÉ which means Energy Efficiency Rate. The EER is calculated using an outdoor temperature of 35°C, an indoor temperature of 26°C and a humidity level of 50%. No seasonal temperature changes are considered...

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What is the HSPF rating ?

How is the HSPF calculated on a heat pump?

If you're looking for an air conditioner or a heat pump, you've probably heard of the abbreviation HSPF. The term HSPF stands for Heating Seasonal Performance Factor. In French, you will find the abbreviation FRSC which means Factor of Seasonal Efficiency in Heating. The HSPF is actually a ratio or rating of energy efficiency that each device is evaluated according to their heating performance. In other words, the higher the HSPF, the...

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What is the SEER rating ?

How is the SEER calculated on an air conditioner?

If you're looking for an air conditioner or wall mounted heat pump, you've probably heard of the abbreviation SEER. The term SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. In French, you will find the abbreviation TRÉS which means Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rate. The SEER is actually an energy efficiency ratio that each appliance is rated according to their performance. In other words, the higher the SEER, the less energy the appliance will...

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