4 Mini-Splits and Heat Pump Efficiency, Will It Work?

Yes, I drive tractors too. Combined with home energy audit work, I'm a farmer at heart. I received a call from a gentlemen that needs some help backfilling and leveling out the dirt around the inspiration of his homes new addition.

Now that the bottom is dry enough, I bunch my 24 horsepower tractor with bucket, attach the tiller and head to his place. I find an old original house which was constructed shortly following the wagon trains arrived. Attached to the side is the brand new addition that really stands out and looks great.

Out front, facing the street, is the new two car garage. It's unmistakable a fresh garage. The brand new siding, paint and the gargoyles within the garage entrance update the structure. What you don't see from the road could be the hobby room, three bedrooms and two baths behind the garage. I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the new digs after I acquired through with the surface dirt moving.

I got a brand new surprise when I turned the corner on the trunk side of the addition. I haven't seen this before and it took me a few momemts to realize what I was looking at. Coming out from the concrete foundation, just above dirt line, were four sets of insulated copper lines and four sets of 1/2 inch PVC pipe. Could this be future heat pump efficiency? Warmtepompen

I really could be wrong, nonetheless it appears like this person will probably install four heat pumps behind his house!

Why Four Heat Pumps? 

About this time around, the homeowner and I experienced only a little discussion concerning how he was considering heating and cooling this addition. Come to discover, he's it all planned out and, this indicates in my experience, he features a great, energy efficient plan.

Here are the major points to his energy saving plan and heat pump efficiency.

1. During construction, while the inside and exterior walls were open, he'd four mini-split heat pump units installed and the refrigerant lines devote place. Because the walls and underfloor areas were accessible, he could mount the units on interior walls. One in each bedroom and one in the hobby room.

2. Each heat pump unit could have a unique outside coil, compressor, indoor coil, and air handler. Each room also has it's own wireless thermostat control.