Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2004
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
55 pages : illustrations.
SERIES
Series Title
Home heating and cooling series.
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
French ed.: 105-06867/1.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Begins with a general description of heat pumps and how they work, their terminology, and their standards. This is followed by details on air- and ground-source heat pumps, including their operation, components, energy efficiency considerations, sizing and design considerations, installation, benefits, maintenance, operating costs, and life expectancy. Heating energy costs are then compared for heat pump and electric heating systems at various locations in Canada. Related equipment such as supplementary heating systems, thermostats, and heat distribution systems is also reviewed. Finally, answers are provided to some commonly asked questions about heat pumps.