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What’s one of the biggest problems in heat pump design? Lack of latent data. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?to talk about a major issue in HVAC – the lack of data on latent performance. We track SEER ratings. We test cooling capacity. But what about moisture removal? Many manufacturers don’t even publish latent capacity data. Even the ones that do? They only report it at full capacity. But that’s not where systems in homes spend most of their time. Most of the time, equipment operates at partial load. And that’s the data we’re missing in the industry.?Yet, we’re still installing these systems without knowing how they really perform. Smart HVAC pros aren’t just looking at total cooling capacity ratings. They’re asking the right questions about moisture control because real comfort is more than just the temperature on the thermostat. ?? Watch the full episode https://lnkd.in/ewdTjVhR ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4? ?? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP -------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HVAC #HeatPumps #IndoorAirQuality #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency

There is a subtle tradeoff in efficiency ratings that everyone should be aware of. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?to talk about why efficiency ratings don’t always mean what people think they do. SEER ratings look great on paper, but do they actually translate to both better comfort and lower energy bills? Not always. In the cooling season, the biggest energy hog is maintaining a cold indoor coil. And so the best way to get a more efficient system? Run a slightly warmer coil to reduce compressor load. But a cold coil is what allows the unit to condense water vapor and dehumidify the air. So that high-efficiency system? It may lower the sensible temperature, but it may do very little moisture removal. And that will definitely impact homeowner comfort and possibly impact their health.?Rebates and efficiency programs push high-SEER equipment, but that can throw the comfort baby out with the bath water. The best HVAC pros don’t just focus on ratings, they focus on how a system actually performs in a home. ?? Watch the full episode https://lnkd.in/ewdTjVhR ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4? ?? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP ----------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HVAC #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #HomeComfort

Variable capacity is great, but more tons don’t mean more comfort. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts?Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?talk with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?about the reality of heat pump sizing and why variable speed isn’t the fix it’s often made out to be. Many assume that if a heat pump is variable speed, it will automatically match a home’s heating and cooling needs, regardless of how oversized it is. But that’s not how it works. A heat pump can only ramp down so much. An oversized system will be mis-sized for a good portion of the year. The more oversized it is, the fewer hours it will provide optimal comfort for the homeowner. Heat pumps need to be sized based on what the home actually needs, especially if the system needs to cover all four seasons. Base it on a proper load calculation of what the home needs, and base it on the best performance data available (ideally real-world performance data). ?? Watch the full episode https://lnkd.in/enXrn23d. ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4 ?? Listen on ApplePodcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP -------------------------------------------------------------------? Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HVAC #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #BuildingScience

High humidity can make 70°F feel miserable. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?to talk about a common mistake in home comfort – focusing on temperature while ignoring humidity. Just because a home is at 68 degrees in the summer doesn’t mean it’s comfortable. Lots of homeowners are lowering their thermostat not to lower the temperature, but to remove the humidity. They’re trying to fix a humidity problem with a temperature setting. If given the choice between a room at 70°F with 80% humidity or 80°F with 50% humidity, most would pick the warmer room because lower humidity feels better. And yet humidity control is overlooked in efficiency standards and manufacturer-provided equipment data.? Smart professionals in heating and cooling know that true comfort isn’t just about what the thermostat says – it’s about how the homeowner feels. ?? Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ewdTjVhR ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4? ?? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP --------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HeatPumps #HomeComfort #IndoorAirQuality #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency

The way we build homes is changing. That means the way houses work and how they breathe is changing. And that has a real impact on homeowner health. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?to talk about a growing problem in home systems – moisture control. We saw it in the ’70s. Homes got tighter, airflow dropped, and moisture control failed. The result? Sick building syndrome. Now, it’s happening again. Alex and Nate dig into why it’s happening, with different perspectives. That’s because the root cause can vary significantly based on geography, climate, home construction, and the mechanical systems installed. It’s a complex question with a complex answer. Tune in to the full podcast to hear the nuanced discussion for yourself. ?? Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/enXrn23d. ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4? ?? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP ------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HeatPumps #IndoorAirQuality #HomeComfort #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency

Variable capacity is great, but more tons don’t mean more comfort. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts?Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?talk with Alex Meaney and Nate Adams?about the reality of heat pump sizing and why variable speed isn’t the fix it’s often made out to be. Many assume that if a heat pump is variable speed, it will automatically match a home’s heating and cooling needs, regardless of how oversized it is. But that’s not how it works. A heat pump can only ramp down so much. An oversized system will be mis-sized for a good portion of the year. The more oversized it is, the fewer hours it will provide optimal comfort for the homeowner. Heat pumps need to be sized based on what the home actually needs, especially if the system needs to cover all four seasons. Base it on a proper load calculation of what the home needs, and base it on the best performance data available (ideally real-world performance data). ?? Watch the full episode https://lnkd.in/enXrn23d. ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUdZEkU4 ?? Listen on ApplePodcasts: https://lnkd.in/eR7uJGvP -------------------------------------------------------------------? Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HVAC #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #BuildingScience

Dual fuel isn’t just about efficiency, it's about control and flexibility. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with? Mike Gundersen?to talk about one of the biggest advantages of dual fuel systems having control over energy costs. In February, Mike’s neighbors were paying $350–$400 to heat their homes. His cost? $118. That’s the power of a well-designed system. With dual fuel, homeowners aren’t locked into one energy source.? If gas is cheaper, they can use it. If electricity rates drop, they can switch over. Instead of just setting a crossover temperature, homeowners can optimize for the economic balance point keeping their bills in check no matter how energy prices fluctuate. Because true efficiency isn’t just about performance it’s about spending less while staying comfortable. ?? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eynvXFd6 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #DualFuel #HomeComfort

Gas vs. heat pumps — which really saves more? In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Mike Gundersen?to talk about one of the biggest misconceptions in HVAC do heat pumps actually save money? Many assume heat pumps will always cut energy costs, but the reality is more nuanced. It depends on the gas and electricity prices. And those prices can change over time. So it can be risky to sell a heat pump on the promise of cost savings. Your HVAC system isn’t first and foremost about efficiency. It’s about comfort.? Sure, a heat pump can have a coefficient of performance of 300%+. But even more important is that it has a variable capacity that lets it run longer for steady, even comfort without the blast of hot air from a furnace cycling on and off. Homeowners shouldn’t just look at monthly bills. They should ask: How do I want my home to feel? ?? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eynvXFd6 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #SustainableLiving

Heat pumps make ACs obsolete. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz?and Ed Smith?sit down with Mike Gundersen?to talk about why heat pumps should be the go to choice for every home. A lot of people focus on cost savings when upgrading their HVAC system, but the biggest advantage of a heat pump is comfort. Inverter-driven, variable speed heat pumps run more efficiently, keeping temperatures steady and eliminating hot and cold swings. Yet, many homeowners still replace an AC with another AC completely missing out on a better system for just a small price difference. Single-stage and two-stage units? Outdated tech. Every install should be a heat pump. There’s no reason to put in an air conditioner ever again. Smart installers are already making the switch. Are you? ?? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eynvXFd6 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to stand out in the competitive Heat Pump market? Learn from the best with our FREE e-book and transform your approach to in-home heat pump sales. Get it today: https://lnkd.in/ebBYapVi #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableLiving #HomeComfort

Comfort is the priority. Energy is just a metric. In this episode of The Heat Pump Podcast, hosts Eric Fitz? and Ed Smith? ?sit down with Eric Kaiser?to discuss a major misconception in HVAC design. Too often, the industry focuses on energy savings first, but that’s the wrong approach. As Robert Bean puts it: “We design for comfort. Energy is the scorecard.” A well-designed system isn’t about chasing the lowest energy use. It’s about keeping homeowners comfortable, healthy, and safe. Energy is how we accomplish those goals.? The smartest designs don’t just use less energy, they create better living conditions at the same time. ?? watch the full episode here:https://lnkd.in/ehQB2mMM #HVAC #heatpumps #homecomfort #energyefficiency #smartdesign