What is a heat pump balance point?
The balance point is the outdoor temperature at which a heat pump’s heating output exactly equals the building’s heat loss. Above it, the heat pump alone keeps the house comfortable; below it, capacity falls short and auxiliary (strip or furnace) heat makes up the difference. Typical residential balance points fall between 25°F and 40°F.
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- At what temperature does a heat pump stop working?
- How do I lower my heat pump balance point?
- At what temperature does a heat pump become inefficient?
- Minimum outdoor operating temperature for a heat pump
- Do heat pumps work below freezing?
- How do I find the balance point of a heat pump?
- What is the thermal balance point temperature formula?