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  1. 11-04-2006, 07:24 PM #1
    city
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    Why is the a heat pump uses more kilowatt in the heating season vs cooling?
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  3. 11-04-2006, 07:25 PM #2
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    Originally posted by city
    Why is the a heat pump uses more kilowatt in the heating season vs cooling?
    It depends upon where you live and your climate. A heat pump is nearly always more economical to operate than electric heat, gas or oil anywhere in the United States.

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  4. 11-04-2006, 09:20 PM #3
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    Around here, they run so much more. My heat pump has a 13 SEER rating but only 8.5 or so HSPF which is SEER in heating season.
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  5. 11-05-2006, 04:42 AM #4
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    Are you just talking about the heat pump itself, or are you including the electric resistance heat in your kilowatt usage.
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  6. 11-05-2006, 06:23 AM #5
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    Are you constantly changing the temperature setting or just leaving it at a constant temperature?
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