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Identify and explain the role of 3 building-related stakeholders that are affected in a natural disaster.
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Problem Set 2.1: How much more efficient are modern heat pumps than the systems built in the 1980s? Can some modern heat pumps keep a home heated at sub-zero outdoor conditions?
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Problem Set 2.2 Other than delivered air temperatures, what other factors determine indoor comfort? Compared to fossil fuel systems, how do heat pumps do a better job of mixing the air ?
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Problem Set 2.3: List three reasons customers may be interested in purchasing a heat pump.
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1) When selecting a heat pump for a cold climate installation, list the three methods for maintaining thermal comfort during periods of cold weather.
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1) In the U.S. heating equipment sales market, did gas furnaces or heat pumps have a greater number of units shipped in 2023? 2) List three reasons a customer may want to purchase a heat pump.
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1) Compared to other residential remodel projects (such as window replacements), do heat pumps add to the resale value at a higher or lower rate than other projects? 2) Why is the ROI approach a good method of convincing the cost-conscious or analytically minded customers to purchase high efficiency...
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1) Name at least three steps to increase the sales of heat pumps in your organization. 2) Name three important customer education points:
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1) Potential HPWH customers may have a variety of motivations. Please list 3. 2) What are some of the possible differences between installing a HPWH and a standard tank type water heater:
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1) What additional steps are needed if the location of the HPWH is less than the required minimum volume? 2) What are locations that typically do not require venting or ducting 3) What options does an installer have when converting from a gas water heater to an HPWH to get same day hot water if...
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1) Name two reasons for potential reasons for customers being dissatisfied with the level of hot water delivery: 2) How would you inform a client that their HPWH will make a noise they are not accustomed to without alarming them and have them decide not to purchase the unit? 3) What are possible...
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1) When offering a bid for a HPWH to a customer with an existing standard electric tank, what factors would you use to overcome the objection to a higher price water heater? 2) What other trades could you promote your company to in order to get leads of potential clients that are likely to purchase...
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1. Explain three benefits of air source heat pumps compared to fossil fuel heating systems.
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1. True/False: A salesperson must remain consistent to his/her communication style, without taking into consideration the customer’s communication style. 2. True/False: Talking about the company’s expertise and experience regarding heat pump installations might be harmful for closing the sale.
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