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How many BTU is my heat pump?
BTU – British Thermal Unit: A BTU is relative to the size of the heat pump unit. The capacity of a heat pump is rated in BTUs, and there are 12,000 BTUs per ton. So, if you have a two-ton heat pump, it has the capacity to produce 24,000 BTUs of heating or cooling.
How do you tell the tonnage of a Goodman heat pump?
Look at the tag on the outdoor unit there will be a 2 digit # in the model # such as 24, 30,36,42,48,54,or 60. That is the capacity in 1000`s of btu. Then divide that # by 12000 for the tonnage.
How many BTU’s is a 4 ton heat pump?
48,000 BTU
A four-ton heat pump is rated at 48,000 BTU per hour.
How do I know my heat pump capacity?
Heat Pump BTU Sizing
- Calculate the floor area of the room to be heated by multiplying its length by its width.
- If the area is calculated in square feet, multiply the area obtained by 20.
- The answer is the approximate BTU required.
- Repeat this calculation for each room.
How many square feet will a 12000 BTU heat pump?
12,000 BTU – ~550 sq. ft to ~800 sq. ft.
How much energy does a 12000 BTU heat pump use?
Electric usage from a cold climate heat pump (GMP)
| Heat pump BTU rating | Avg. monthly bill increase | Annual kWh increase |
|---|---|---|
| 9,000 | $26 | 1,950 kWh |
| 12,000 | $37 | 2,775 kWh |
| 15,000 | $47 | 3,525 kWh |
| 18,000 | $63 | 4,725 kWh |
How many BTUs is my Goodman furnace?
For Goodman, you should look for two numbers at the far side of the middle of the cluster of digits in the model number that are divisible by 6 or 12, which represent the nominal BTU of the system in thousands.
How many square feet will a 4 ton heat pump cool?
ZONE 2
| 1.5 Tons | 600 – 950 sf |
|---|---|
| 2.5 Tons | 1251 – 1550 sf |
| 3 Tons | 1501 – 1850 sf |
| 3.5 Tons | 1851 – 2150 sf |
| 4 Tons | 2151 – 2500 sf |
How many square feet will a 18000 BTU heat pump heat?
850 sq.ft
18,000 BTU – ~850 sq. ft to ~1250 sq. ft.