Future Looks Bright for Heat Pumps as Electrification Movement Gains Momentum– Part Two

Proper Maintenance, Newer Models Solve Problems
When everything becomes electric, from HVAC to cars, avoiding overwhelming the grid becomes a bigger issue. Resolving the issue is possible with some effort from contractors. One solution going forward is improved maintenance. Dirty filters and coils cause heat pumps to use more electricity because it takes more energy to move the refrigerant and air.

Another is installing newer heat pumps that run more efficiently. Mike Smith, senior manager of marketing communications for Mitsubishi Electric Trane US (METUS), said a heat pump with a converter-driven compressor system and VRF offers a very low amp draw at start-up. That means enough time for electricity providers to adjust output.

For areas that fall short of full electrification, hybrid heat pumps provide another option. These systems combine a heat pump with a gas-powered heat source as a backup. There could be many states that still use natural gas to some extent going forward as full electrification proves too expensive. A recent paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that the cost of an electrification mandate for new homes in New England’s coldest states would be more than $4,000 a year.

Reference：Craig, T. (2021, May 26). Future Looks Bright for Heat Pumps as Electrification Movement Gains Momentum. ACHR News RSS. https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144954-future-looks-bright-for-heat-pumps-as-electrification-movement-gains-momentum.

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