How to Choose a Heat Pump System

As cold as it gets outside, you'll heat up the productivity
indoors. Ruud has the most comprehensive, feature-loaded
lineup in the heating industry. Our super-efficient technology
provides savings on both gas and electricity.

Whatever Ruud heating option you choose, you can depend on
energy-saving, cost-effective, reliable performance for years to come.

Are Some Heat Pumps Better Than Others?
What Should I Know About SEER and HSPF?
Are Exterior Features Important?
What Kind of Coils Should I Look For?
Are Some Brands Quieter Than Others?

Are Some Heat Pumps Better Than Others?
Naturally, energy efficiency is important. But when making your
selection, remember low operating costs are little comfort if service
and repair bills are high. Don't be sold on energy efficiency alone.

Ruud is the only manufacturer to install the Copeland®
Compliant Scroll® Compressor, the industry best, in its entire
residential heat pump line.
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What Should I Know About SEER and HSPF?
The Department of Energy requires all air-conditioning and heating
equipment manufacturers to evaluate and rate the efficiency of their
equipment on a seasonal basis. These ratings are known as the SEER
or, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, for air conditioners, and the
HSPF or, Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, for heating equipment.

Heat pumps use both numbers. The higher the SEER or HSPF rating,
the more efficient the heat pump. High-efficiency units cost more.
But since operating costs are lower, the payback period may be
shorter than you realize. A high SEER/HSPF heat pump also can add
value to your home which is important to today's energy-conscious
home buyers.
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Are Exterior Features Important?
Absolutely. Look for features such as a louvered, galvanized steel
cabinet to protect the condensing unit from outdoor hazards. And make
sure the cabinet is powder-painted with a high-quality enamel for
improved durability and appearance.
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What Kind of Coils Should I Look For?
Look for copper tubing in the evaporator and condensing coil. Copper
tubing is a good conductor of heat and is virtually immune to corrosion.
And unlike fragile aluminum tubing, copper tubing is relatively simple
to repair in the field.
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Are Some Brands Quieter Than Others?
With some units, the outdoor fan can be a bothersome source of noise.
Ruud units have a grille design that minimizes air restriction which
allows the fan to operate more quietly. Also, the fan is mounted on
the underside of the grille. This protects it from the elements and it
directs airflow upward, away from plants and shrubbery.
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