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| FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) |
Q. Why can't I use my gas water heater?
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Q. What happens if there isn't enough air flow?
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Q. What happens is my location is warmer or cooler?
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How does a heat pump water heater work? What makes them so unique?
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How much money can I save with a heat pump water heater?
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When do heat pump water heaters make the most sense?
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Are the 40-60% savings estimates real?
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What is COP?
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What is the life expectancy of an E-Tech heat pump water heater?
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How long has E-Tech been making heat pump water heaters?
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Can I use the heat pump water heater with a gas or propane water heater?
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Can I just buy a storage tank?
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What kind of electric water heater do I need?
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Will I run out of hot water?
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What size should the water heater storage tank be?
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What size heat pump do I need?
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Do I need an electrical permit or plumbing permit to install the heat pump water heater?
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How big an area is needed for the heat pump water heater to operate properly?
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How far away from the water heater can I install the heat pump water heater?
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How fast does the heat pump water heater make hot water?
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Can I use the heat pump water heater for a house or space heating system
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Do heat pump water heaters run continuously?
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Do they run when there is no hot water usage?
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How much cooling will the heat pump water heater produce?
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How much noise do they make?
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How much will the air get cooled?
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What is the temperature of the air leaving the heat pump water heater?
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Can the cool air be used for air conditioning?
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Can the cool air be discharged outside of the house during the winter months?
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Can I use the heat pump water heater as an air conditioner and get hot water as a by product?
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How much air does heat pump circulate?
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How much dehumidification will the heat pump water heater provide?
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Will the heat pump water heater dry out my home in the winter?
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How does the surrounding air temperature affect the performance of the heat pump?
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Why is there a limit on how hot the surrounding air can be? Don’t hotter temperatures mean more available energy and better efficiency? |
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What happens if the temperature gets too low, or too high?
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In winter, will the heat pump water heater remove heat from the heated areas of the home which will need to be replaced by the space heating system?
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Where can I install the heat pump water heater?
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Can the heat pump water heater be installed in a closet?
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Can I install the heat pump water heater in my attic?
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Can I install the heat pump water heater near a wood stove or oil furnace?
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Should I close the basement or crawl space vents if the heat pump is installed there?
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Will my floors get cold if I install the heat pump water heater the basement or crawl space?
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Can I use a timer to take advantage of off-peak rates?
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Should the connections to the heat pump water heater be insulated?
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Is a condensate pump required?
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I live close to the ocean. Will the salt in the air damage the heat pump water heater?
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Will high or low altitude affect the operation of the heat pump water heater?
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Will a water softener affect the operation of the heat pump water heater?
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