heat pumps

Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) have undergone remarkable evolution since their early iterations as Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) commonly found in hotels. Today's PTHPs represent sophisticated climate management systems that feature inverter compressor technology, variable speed fans, and smart controls – far outperforming their predecessors in both efficiency and comfort.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity and privilege to design and build a high performance all-electric home in northwest lower Michigan. Read on to learn about the electric equipment, our experiences to date, and some data on hot water, minisplit, and overall energy use.