The efficiency of a heat pump installation depends largely on site factors and the ability of the installer to maximize effectiveness of the system. Let’s take a look at how you can get better results by working with a heat pump installer.
1) First off, you need to find the find the right installer
Getting the right installer pays of in the long run. Avoid installers that don’t focus on HVAC or heat pumps.
Some say the installer you know is the best installer. While working with someone you trust is always advantageous, not all heat pump installers are equal. The HVAC / heating engineer sector is comprised of service providers with a vast array of specialties and experience levels. So here are some tips in making sure you get the right HVAC installer to work on your heat pump installation.
Certification and credentials – Make sure the installers you are considering are certified by heat pump manufacturers that you are interested in. Being trained directly by the heat pump manufacturer is not very common but a certain advantage.
Experience and relevance – Most HVAC engineers have installed numerous heat pumps for residential projects in their career. If they specialize in heat pumps you’ll be better off.
Ask for relevant case studies to judge how relevant they are and what results they get. If you are a hotel facilities manager, for instance, you will want to see what experience the heat pump installer has with other large-scale projects and hotels in specific. Ideally a good case study from another hotel would give you an idea of the results you should strive for.
References and recommendations – Many heat pump installers have a website, social media accounts and a Revoo or Google Business Review page. Take a look at these and see what kind of reviews and case studies they have. If you have a reference or recommendation from someone you know and trust even better. If they are local to your area ask around to see if you can get first-hand input from a client of theirs you may know.
2) Get the installer involved early on in the project
If you are researching for a new construction project you have the opportunity to get your heat pump installer to chime in early on in the design. Good heating engineers can offer valuable advice for the long-term thermal performance of your planned build and this is most actionable during the initial design phase.
If you are planning an upgrade or replacement of the current heating system for your existing home or business you can still get great input from the HVAC installer early on. Before you set your mind on what you want, take advantage of their experience in heating, cooling, ventilation and humidity. You will be able to get much better results from the outset.
Give the installer time to take everything in and process it before an installation is designed. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” Abraham Lincoln once quoted and this phrase rings very true for heat pump installations. A better installation plan will reap long-term heating and cooling savings.
3) Brief the HVAC installer thoroughly
Now that you have a trusted heat pump installer involved in your home or commercial installation, it is time you explain your expectations and needs in detail. Provide the installer with any heating data you have.
The way you use the space and your financial objectives will certainly affect the design of a heat pump system. Simple things like your daily routine and what you define as comfort will be very useful during planning. Are you comfortable using advanced functions such as Wi-Fi heat pump apps? Is efficiency, comfort, ease of use or low cost of ownership more important to you? For commercial installations project complexity makes the briefing process even more crucial.
Discuss your priorities in detail and let the heat pump installers build you a solution tailored to your needs.
So, in a nutshell, pick a top installer (or let us find one for you), get them involved as soon as possible and brief them in detail. Doing these three things will help you get the best results from working with a heat pump installer. Comfort, efficiency and savings will follow!
