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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 1 of 14 describes planning the system layout and considerations like vegetation, accessibility, moisture, and client approval.
Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 3 of 14 describes the outdoor unit including clearance, environmental protection (impact, vibration, and snow), and elevation.
Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 13 of 14 describes miscellaneous items including air sealing, pest protection, environmental protection, checking attachments and supports, labeling, and double-checking for missed items.
This report evaluates the performance of variable-capacity comfort systems, with a focus on inverter-driven, variable-capacity systems, as well as proposed system enhancements.
Study in which a central heat pump water heater system was monitored in detail and used to create a model for assessing similar systems in various climates.
Report describing the significant potential for energy use reductions through heat pump water heaters, which have been a crucial part of Northwest power plans for decades and have recently achieved substantial savings with new integrated models and climate specifications.