A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. When ice builds up on the coil, it reduces the heat pump's ability to transfer heat, which can ...

Heat pumps are taking the world by storm, and for good reason. Not only are they many times more efficient than electric heaters, but they can also be used to provide cooling in the summer. Efficiency ...

Nelson Mechanical finds the reason for a crippling error code in a heat pump system that was driving the homeowner nuts. I love working with copper pipes and fittings ...

The Evolution® Extreme variable-speed heat pump (280ANV) offers efficiencies of up to 13 HSPF and up to 20.5 SEER. When combined with an Evolution® control and Evolution® gas furnace or fan coil, the ...

Researchers have utilized measured data from a small energy community on a Finnish university campus to simulate its operation under various control strategies. The first control strategy prioritizes ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps heat pumps to operate more efficiently, by avoiding incorrect device settings and ...

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Researchers in Austria have developed a new predictive control algorithm that can reportedly improve comfort levels in houses equipped with heat pumps. The algorithm also enables price predictions ...

The basic principle of physics that explains heat pump technology has been in use for centuries. The ancient Chinese used the geothermal power of natural hot springs to heat their homes. However, ...