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Air source heat pumps are an effective way to heat and cool homes, while also saving on operating costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With technological advancements greatly improving this type of heating and cooling, thousands of cold-climate heat pumps are being installed at high rates of customer satisfaction. To increase buying confidence, this guide offers consumers diverse information and guidance to understand how heat pumps work, their major benefits, how to select the right type of heat pump, and how to find an installer who can accomplish a high-quality installation. This guide is divided into two main sections. Part 1 describes what a heat pump is, how it works, what types are available, and how to think about choosing one for your home. It also includes general information about heating and cooling costs, and dispels some old myths about heat pumps that don’t apply to today’s high-efficiency models. Once you’ve decided you want to move forward with a heat pump, Part 2 introduces a series of steps to help you organize the process and offers a checklist of questions to ask potential installers. There is more specific guidance on what to look for during the design and installation process, based on the type of system you’re installing and how it fits into your house. Contents Part 1: Air Source Heat Pumps – The Basics ..............................................................................3. Features of Air Source Heat Pumps ................................................................................4 Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps ...................................................................5 How Do Heat Pumps Work? .............................................................................................5 Major Benefits of Heat Pumps: Explained ......................................................................6 Customizable Solutions: Ducted and Ductless ASHPs ..................................................8 What Configuration of Heat Pump is Right for my Home?.............................................9 System Installation and Maintenance Costs ..................................................................11 Part 2: How to Proceed – Shop Like a Pro ...................................................................................12 Step 1: Plan ahead ............................................................................................................13 Step 2: Find a quality installer ..........................................................................................13 Step 3: Shop around ..........................................................................................................13 Step 4: Insist on load calculations ...................................................................................13 Step 5: Checklist of important questions to ask a contractor ........................................14 Additional guidance to help you choose the right system size and design ..................15 Integrated controls ..............................................................................................................18 Once Your Heat Pump is Installed .....................................................................................18 Cover photo courtesy of Diego Salazar, Product Manager (Ductless Division) of the Carrier Corporation, 2020 Part 2 cover photo used with permission from the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project, 2020

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