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Decision Guidance for Heat Pump Water Heaters - Problem Set - Understand

Question

Problem Set 2.1:

  1. What is the recommended size room for proper installation of a HPWH?
  2. List three common rooms in a typical home that would be a suitable location to install a HPWH.

Problem Set 2.2:

  1. What operating mode typically ensures the most efficient operation for the HPWH?
  2. Why is it recommended to have the HPWH continue to operate at a low temperature during periods where the residence is unoccupied for an extended period of time, rather than turning off the HPWH entirely?