Heat Pumps: Balance Point, Bin Data, and Break-Even COP

Heat Pumps: Balance Point, Bin Data, and Break-Even COP

Properly sizing a heat pump ideally begins with a room-by-room load calculation. This calculation reveals the home’s true heating and cooling requirements and guides us toward correct equipment selection. Mitchell Bailey, owner of Air Heroes in Modesto, CA. In mild winter climates like those found in much of California, sizing is often straightforward because the cooling load is typically close to the heating load. But even in these climates, ad…