Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are a great solution for your home comfort system when electricity is your only source of energy because they work to provide both heating and cooling. Heat pumps have SEER/SEER2 and EER/EER2 ratings like air conditioners and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF/HSPF2) ratings for measuring heating efficiency.
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) new minimum efficiency national standard for Heat pumps is 15.0 SEER/14.3 SEER2/11.7 EER2 and 8.8 HSPF/7.5 HSPF2. This is a standard across the United States. Higher SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 ratings mean greater energy savings.
SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2
SEER2 is an updated rating standard introduced by the DOE. SEER2 standards are intended to provide a better gauge of typical home operating conditions whereas the older SEER rating utilized very precise protocols to determine ratings in ideal conditions. SEER2 standards include updated testing means that give a better indication of how a unit will operate in the real world.
HSPF2 is the newest type of rating system that expands on the basic HSPF scale.
Much like miles-per-gallon for a car, SEER/SEER2, EER/EER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 offer an easy way to compare efficiencies of different products – the higher the rating, the more efficient the unit. Just be sure you are comparing either SEER vs SEER or SEER2 vs SEER2 (same for EER/EER2 and HSPF/HSPF2).
EER2 Versus SEER2
EER2 and SEER2 both evaluate an air conditioner’s energy efficiency, but they’re concerned with two different types of temperature conditions:
- EER2 measures an air conditioner’s efficiency at the peak cooling temperature of 95°F.
- SEER2 measures an air conditioner’s efficiency throughout an entire cooling season, with temperatures ranging from 65°F to 104°F.
Let Bauer Heating and Cooling Walk You Through All The Heat Pump Choices
Heat pumps are a very efficient alternative to electric baseboard heat alone. A heat pump works the same as an air conditioner in the summer, but it runs in reverse in the winter to heat your home. If needed, the system will be matched with a backup heating source, most often electric strip heating elements, for those extremely cold days of winter.
Just like our air conditioners, many of our heat pumps have advanced features, such as 2-stage compressors and variable speed fan operation. These features not only improve the comfort level of your home, but can provide additional energy savings as well. Call us now at (208) 482-0103.
Heat Pump Product Offering
EVOLUTION™ EXTREME 24 VARIABLE-SPEED HEAT PUMP
| Model Family: 284ANV |
| Efficiency SEER2: Up to 22 SEER2 |
| Efficiency EER2: up to 14 EER2 |
| Efficiency HSPF2: Up to 10.5 HSPF2 |
| Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR® |
| Sound Level: 51 dB during lowest capacity cooling operating condition |
| Refrigerant Type: Puron® |
| Compressor: Variable Speed Compressor |
| Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty |
| Factory Warranty Compressor: N/A |
| Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits: 10-year unit replacement limited warranty Evolution™ air purifier included with purchaseQuiet Mode feature enables homeowners to cap sound levels at 69 dBA Extreme humidity control – Can remove up to 400% more moisture than standard systemsOver-the-air software update capabilitiesBluetooth® connectivity for enhanced service & diagnostics Senses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliabilityExcellent performance with zoned systemsDuraGuard™ Plus protection for lasting durability against the elementsTrue variable-speed operation with longer, lower speed cycles to give you more energy savings. |
Evolution® Variable-Speed Heat Pump
| Model Family: 288BNV |
| Efficiency SEER2: Up to 18.5 SEER2 |
| Efficiency EER2: up to 12.5 EER2 |
| Efficiency HSPF2: up to 9 HSPF2 |
| Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR® |
| Sound Level: As low as 55 DBA |
| Refrigerant Type: Puron® |
| Compressor: 5-stage rotary with as wide as 25-100% capacity range |
| Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 year limited warranty on compressor |
| Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits: Sheet metal construction with baked-on, complete outer paint coverage for lasting durability against the elementsAttractive, louvered cabinet protects the coil against physical damageOptimal dehumidification capability with the Evolution Connex™ ControlSoft start and smooth ramp up to operating speedsSenses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliabilityExcellent performance with zoned systemsBryant’s smallest ducted, variable-speed heat pump can fit discreetly into your landscape |
PREFERRED SINGLE-STAGE HEAT PUMP WITH INTELISENSE™ TECHNOLOGY
| Model Family: 246SAN |
| Efficiency SEER2: Up to 16 SEER2 |
| Efficiency EER2: Up to 13 EER2 |
| Efficiency HSPF2: Up to 7.8 HSPF2 |
| Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR® |
| Sound Level: as low as 67 dB |
| Refrigerant Type: Puron Advance refrigerant |
| Compressor: Single-stage scroll |
| Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| Factory Warranty Compressor: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits: DuraGuard™ Plus protection systemEnjoy Wi-Fi® remote access capability with the ecobee Smart Thermostat by Bryant |
LEGACY SINGLE-STAGE HEAT PUMP
| Model Family: 235SAN |
| Efficiency SEER2: up to 16 SEER2 |
| Efficiency EER2: up to 13 EER2 |
| Efficiency HSPF2: up to 7.8 HSPF2 |
| Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR® |
| Sound Level: as low as 70 |
| Refrigerant Type: Puron Advance refrigerant |
| Compressor: Single-Stage |
| Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| Factory Warranty Compressor: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits: DuraGuard™ protection systemEnjoy Wi-Fi® remote access capability with the ecobee Smart Thermostat by Bryant |
