Are you looking for an alternative method of heating and cooling your home? Many people use heat pumps. But how do you measure the efficiency of heat pump? Well, there are four types of measurements that are used to describe the specific efficacy. Any of these specific measures can be used at any time.
This article will attempt to provide some light on ways to determine the efficiency of the heat pump. One method is to compare the amount of energy delivered by the pump to the actual amount consumed.
One thing to keep in mind when comparing the measurements of the efficiency of heat pump is the higher the number, the higher efficiency of the pump.
The most commonly used for heat pump efficiency ratings is the coefficient of performance or COP. This refers to the proportion of the production of the heat pump heat BTU BTU output power. A water pump or ground source heat has a rating of three to five. An air source heat pump usually has an index of COP of two to four. When the temperature drops outside, the COP of air source heat pumps decreases. Therefore, when comparing these ratings, make sure they are based on outside temperature, as well.
Another method to determine the efficiency of heat pump is Efficiency Ratio or EER Energy. This assesses the efficiency during the cooling cycle of the particular unit. This rating is also used for air conditioners. If the value of EER is greater than ten, then that’s a good machine.
Note that these measures heat pump efficiency are basically factory or laboratory tests. The heat pump in question may actually be a number slightly different in actual use. The measure may vary depending on the time or the additional heat is required. Therefore, the best or the most realistic measurement is based on an estimate of the season. The scores are seasonal and SEER HSPF.
The Performance Factor or HSPF Heating Seasonal is another measure of efficiency of heat pump. If the rating is five to seven, then that is a good qualification to have. SEER or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is a measure of total cooling BTU’s. A SEER rating is good eight to ten.
