{"id":1722,"date":"2023-09-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2023-08-31T17:38:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:38:41","slug":"making-sense-of-heat-pump-efficiency-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/making-sense-of-heat-pump-efficiency-ratings\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Sense of Heat Pump Efficiency Ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"money-saving-home\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705-768x951.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705-827x1024.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Money_Saving_Green_Ecofriendly_1089075_50984705.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many Colorado homeowners wonder if a heat pump will be sufficient to keep their homes warm during our cold, long winters. That\u2019s because there\u2019s a common misconception that heat pumps will struggle to keep a home warm enough in cold climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with advancements in heat pump technology, homeowners don\u2019t need to worry as much about this. It\u2019s not a question of whether a heat pump can heat your home sufficiently; it\u2019s a question of what efficiency rating you should look for in a heat pump. Let\u2019s go over the most important factor to consider when deciding on a heat pump: its efficiency ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>The Difference Between HSPF2 and SEER2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When shopping for heat pumps, you\u2019ll undoubtedly run across these two terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>HSPF2<\/strong>: This stands for Heating Seasonal Performance Factor. It applies to the heating capacity of a heat pump only. <strong>It measures how efficiently a heat pump will heat your home<\/strong>. The higher the HSPF2 rating, the more efficiently the heat pump is in heating mode.<\/li><li><strong>SEER2<\/strong>: This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and you\u2019ve possibly seen this term in relation to air conditioners. It applies to the cooling capacity of a heat pump only. It measures how efficiently a heat pump will cool your home. The higher the SEER2 rating, the more efficiently the heat pump is in cooling mode.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What\u2019s a Good HSPF2 Rating for a Heat Pump?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HSPF2 rating is the one Colorado homeowners should be concerned about. Also, the HSPF2 rating must meet a minimum energy efficiency level due to government regulations based on region. (In fact, the minimum levels changed as of January 1, 2023, which is when SEER and HSPF became SEER2 and HSPF2.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colorado falls in the North Region and therefore, all heat pumps installed as of 2023 must have a minimum of 7.5 HSPF2 (8.8 HSPF) and 14.3 SEER2 (15.0 SEER).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t really answer the question \u201cWhat\u2019s a good HSPF2 rating?\u201d Compared to an outdated, 15-year-old furnace, a heat pump with a 7.5 HSPF2 rating will be an excellent upgrade.\u00a0Any new heat pump will be an improvement and you can look forward to increased efficiency and lower energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Are High-Efficiency Heat Pumps Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High-efficiency heat pumps are for those seeking a heat pump in the &#8220;better&#8221; to &#8220;best&#8221; categories. While some of the highest-efficiency heat pumps are rated at 10.5 HSPF2, anything at 9 HSPF2 should be considered a high-efficiency model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if a high-efficiency heat pump is worth it, you need to compare the initial expense to how much you\u2019ll save on energy bills for as long as you own it.&nbsp;If you plan on living in your home forever, it\u2019s worth it to invest in a high-efficiency heat pump. But if you plan to sell in the next several years, you might not recoup those savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if your cooling system is separate from your heating system, by upgrading to a heat pump, you\u2019ll replace two systems with one, which also saves money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that deciding on a heating system for your home is a big decision. Contact us today for our expert opinion on the best heat pump system for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Robbins Heating &amp; Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a><strong> serves Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Contact us for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/heating\/heat-pumps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>heat pump service <\/strong><\/a><strong>today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for a heat pump, what does HSPF2 and SEER2 mean? 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