 What Size Geothermal Heat Pump System Do You Need? Proper equipment sizing will ensure you get the maximum benefit for your lifestyle. It is important to discuss with your contractor the size of heat pump that best suits your needs. The Design Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculation All homes vary in their ability to retain heat produced by their heating system. Eventually, every unit of heat delivered to a home is lost to the environment through areas including - but not limited to - windows, doors, and attic. This escaping heat is replaced by new heat produced by the home's heating system. A design heat loss calculation shows how much heat a home requires on an hourly basis in order to maintain a 22 degree's Celcius (72 degree's Farenheit) indoor temperature on the coldest day of the year. This total heat loss is traditionally measured in British Thermal Units (BTU's) per hour. Regardless of the heating system, the design heat loss of a home should be calculated by the contractor and must meet ACCA's Manual J standards "Determining the Required Capacity of Residential Space Heating and Cooling Appliances." The contractor should provide a copy of this heat loss calculation for the home's records. Once the design heat loss calculation has been completed, the contractor is in optimal position to recommend the geothermal heat pump best suited to heat and cool the home." If you would like more information to determine which size equipment is best for your home or business. Contact us for a Estimate. |
