The Journal - Page 8
Journal
The numbers, rules, and opinions we stand behind.
100 articles · Page 8 of 17
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At home
It was still running when the film ended
Runtime alone is a poor verdict. Compare the room temperature, weather, equipment type and changes in behaviour.
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At home
October needed heat at breakfast and shade at lunch
Mild days can expose schedule and mode confusion. Start with the room pattern and the controls you actually have.
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I gave the heat pump its own patch of winter
Plan snow storage around an operating heat pump, using the clearance requirements for the installed model.
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Nora's house
The heat pump was fine. The path was slippery
Water released during defrost needs somewhere safe to go. Watch the path, the stand and the surrounding drainage.
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Buying notes
Before the energy advisor arrives
Use the assessment to understand the house and prepare the access and questions it needs.
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At home
I was cold and sticky at the same time
Temperature and moisture are different comfort problems. Track both before making the house colder.
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