Heat Pump Prices – How To Spot A Good Deal
December 1st, 2009 | 
Author: Heat pump prices can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, however it’s a really good idea to not go for the very cheapest but instead stick to brands with a good reputation. Trane and Carrier are brands that many people trust as they are likely to need less maintenance and last longer than other brands.
There are two main types of heat pumps that you need to be aware of. Ground source heat pumps, and air source heat pumps. The most common type of heat pump gets it’s heat from air (hence the name). Ground source heat pumps are less common and involve laying long lengths of flexible hosing in your garden. They must be laid a few feet underground so quite a lot of digging work is required (normally done with a mechanical digger). Heat pump prices can be very low if the unit is second hand, but there is a risk that it is on it’s last legs. If you can, then it is best to get a unit with a long warranty by buying a brand new one.
Power rating is another factor that will affect the price of the unit. The key is to match the power to the size of the area you are going to be heating and the level of insulation. While you might be able to save some money by buying a less powerful model, you may regret it when it struggles to warm your house sufficiently in the middle of the winter.
Here are some rough estimates:-
Air Source Heat Pumps
Single room: $500 – $1,500
Whole house (with existing ductwork): $2,000 – $5,000
Whole house (without existing ductwork): $4,500 – $6,000
Dual Fuel Air Source Heat Pump
Whole house $2,500 – $5,500
Ground Source Heat Pump $10,000 – £25,000
However, you should be aware that sometimes there are hidden costs not included in heat pump prices, such as:
- Taxes
- Installation Costs
- Maintenance Costs
- Running Costs
In some states, retailers are required to supply energy star ratings – showing exactly how much energy is required to run it. Since heat pumps use a significant amounts of electricity, it is important to calculate the running costs too in your budget.
The biggest mistake people make is to focus too much on heat pump prices and not enough on the level of insulation of their home. Big savings can be made by taking the time to eliminate drafts, insulate attics, and fill cavity walls. It not only can save a lot of money in the running costs, but also can reduce the strain on the unit, and sometimes mean you can opt for a smaller (less expensive) unit with no loss in heating performanceg.
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When does a heat pump use auxiliary heat and for how long?
Heat pump thermostat will show auxiliary heat and cool air comes out for a while, then goes to regular heat and warm air. Outside temp: 15 degrees F.
Is this normal? How warm should the air get that is coming out of the ducts? It doesn’t feel very warm.
Which is more efficient: heat pump, gas furnace with ducts, gas fired hot water baseboard heat
They say that heat pumps are more efficient than furnaces etc. This is because they are not burning something to get the heat, instead, a heat pump removes heat from the air to put into your house (or outside in cooling mode).
You will find that a heat pump will blow quite cool air, because the air coming out is just below your body temperature. That is why people with furnaces can set the heat quite low.
The Auxiliary heat will be coming on now and then when 1. The thermostat decides the temperature inside is getting to far away from the set temperature and kicks on the heat. 2. The heat pump is getting too cold outside and needs auxiliary to back it up 3. the Heat pump has gone into defrost mode, (cooling) to melt the ice of the outdoor coils.
#3 is the most likely answer. The Auxiliary heat will come on to help keep the house warm during a defrost cycle, however, it may feel cold(ER) than usual, because the backup heaters aren’t always sized to heat your house by themselves. Therefore, the air should get warmer after the defrost. You will find the auxiliary heat will be turned on without notification from the thermostat when the temperature gets below a certain point. This depends. Try setting the thermostat really hot, and see if it tells you. If it doesn’t, and you have an old fashioned thermostat, then the heatpump controls the electric heaters (usually below about 5C or 37F), if it does and the light or screen says so, then the thermostat AND heat pump control the electric heater.
Hope this helps
Heat pump working in reverse as a heat engine?
A heat pump delivers 5.34 *10^6 joules of heat per hour, using a 120 W motor. If this device were to operate in reverse (reverse all processes and energy flows) what would its efficiency be as a heat engine?
heat engine efficiency= work/(sum of all positive heat flows, or Qhot)
So, if I reversed it would the Qhot of the heat pump then become the Qcold, or the sum of all negative heat values for a cycle of the heat engine?
Thanks, I’m a little confused.
If the Heat Pump were reversed and became a Heat Engine :
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Q sub R sub HP = Q sub A sub HE
W sub HP sub HP = W sub NET sub HE
Q sub A sub HE = 5,34 x 10^6 J / hr. = 1483 J / sec.
W sub NET sub HE = 120 W = 120 J. / sec.
E sub TH sub HE = W sub NET sub HE / Q sub A sub HE
E sub TH sub HE = 120 / 1483 = 0.08092 = 8. 902 percent <———————-