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<center><h1 class="pageTitle"><font >Converting to an Air-Water-Heat-Pump</span></center></font></h1></p>
<p><font color="000000">If you are considering installing a heat pump in place of your steam, hot water, existing gas, or oil-fired warm air furnace, retrofitting a heat pump into your existing warm and central air system here are some pointers to maximize your savings during operation.</p></center>
<left><p>1. Size the new heat pump using a Manual-J heat loss program which we can do for you.<br>
2. If you have an existing duct system verify the duct system is adequate for a heat pump. Many old systems, the return ducts and even some system supply ducts are undersized and will affect the heat pump operation and efficiency.<br>
3. If replacing a boiler, you need a heat loss and measure the radiation to determine if you have enough eradiation to heat at the lower temperature water supplied by the air-to-water heat pump. You may need to keep your old boiler or install a new boiler to boost the water temperature high enough to heat your home in the coldest months. <br>
4. Check for duct system leaks. Many older systems may lose as much as 30% of the air carried through the duct system.<br>
5. Check duct insulation. The entire duct system should be insulated. Ducts in unconditioned spaces such as crawl spaces and attic spaces would require higher R-values. To determine the minimum duct insulation for your area, check with the building codes or codes office.</p>
<p>I hope you find this information helpful.</p>
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