Heat Pump Technology
A heat pump is a central air conditioning and highly efficient heating system that will “extract” heat from the air in the wintertime for cost effective heating comfort in all but the most severe winter climates. The system actually “reverse-cycles” in the heating mode and captures heat from outside and “pumps” it into your home. (
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The Goodman GPH13H 13 SEER heat pump package unit offers an outstanding combination of low cost and superior operating performance for residential and light commercial applications. This package unit will provide numerous options for contractors and homeowners looking for an all-in-one unit with hassle-free installation
- Energy-efficient compressor with internal relief valve
- PSC blower motor
- Quiet horizontal discharge
- Copper tube/aluminum fin coil
- Totally enclosed, permanently lubricated condenser fan motor
- Fully charged R-22 system
- Factory-installed liquid line filter dryer
- 5 kW to 20 kW electric heat kit available as a field-installed option
- Heavy-gauge galvanized-steel cabinet with attractive Architectural Gray powder-paint finish
- Fully insulated blower compartment has convenient access panels
- Louvered condenser coil protection
The Goodman package unit has many features that other manufacturers offer only
in their most expensive, top of the line systems. Features like elevated base
rails that allow for separation between the unit base and the ground, a liquid
line filter dryer to remove potentially harmful moisture and impurities, an
easily accessible evaporator coil and indoor blower assembly; high-static airflow,
and a field installed heat strip where heating is desired.
These package units can easily be installed in crawl spaces, on rooftops, and
mobile or manufactured home installations.
All of these benefits and advantages make the Goodman GPC13H package unit the
perfect choice for homes with space or ducting limitations.
The heating side (when selected) of this package unit system is designed for
very mild winter climates such as in the extreme southern part of the country.
If you have an existing primary heat source such as gas or radiant baseboard
heat, but need cooling only from an all-in-one unit, then the Goodman package
is an excellent choice.
If you live in a colder climate and need greater heating capacity, see our
ads for electric cooling with gas heat package units.
The Goodman GPH13H 13 SEER heat pump package units feature SEER ratings of 13, making it an energy efficient choice for home comfort. Compared with a 15 year old system, you could save up to 38% on your energy bill. Here's a savings example for a 3 ton system:
Annual operating costs for a 15 year old, 8 SEER system--$810.00*
Annual operating costs for a Goodman 13 SEER system---$504.00*
If you live in very warm climate your savings could be even greater.
SEER stands for
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.
SEER gives an indication of the energy efficiency of the system. The higher the SEER, the more efficient
the unit. And, the more efficient the unit, the lower your energy costs.
When you purchase a system with a high SEER, you'll use less energy to cool
your house, resulting in lower electric bills. In many cases, these savings
are enough to partially or fully offset the cost of the new equipment within
a few years.
*Based on .10 cents average per Kilowatt Hour and 1800 annual operating hours
Materials for all components are factory tested and engineered for long-lasting
performance and reliability.
- Durable full metal jacket protects the coil
- Compressor Cycle Protection prevents unnecessary wear and tear
- Heavy Gauge galvanized steel cabinet
- Powder-paint finish provides durability and long lasting protection
- Unit is finished in a 500-hour salt spray treatment
Any qualified air conditioning technician can easily install this equipment
in your home or office. It has been designed to be extremely easy to install.
It will normally require about 4-6 hours to replace an existing similar type
system. For you do-it-yourselfers replacing an existing package unit, simply
connect your existing supply and return ducts and the electrical, and the installation
is complete. The electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
This unit is designed for ground level or roof-top installation and features
a side-by-side supply and return duct configuration. It can be installed in
mobile or modular homes, on flat rooftops, or any home with an open crawl space.
Unlike a furnace it doesn't burn fuel to make heat. It simply uses electricity to move heat from one place to another. In the cooling mode, an air conditioner or heat pump simply capture heat from inside your home and transfer it outside. In heating, a heat pump actually reverse-cycles and captures heat from outside and moves it inside. This process is more efficient than electric heat as it is much less expensive to transfer existing heat than to actually generate it.
There is usable heat in the air down to about 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It feels cold to us because our skin temperature is 98.6 degrees. A heat pump's heating capacity is rated at 47 degrees ambient (outside) temperature. As the outside temperature drops the heat pumps capacity drops in a linear fashion relative to the outdoor temperature.
Most heat pumps will produce about half of their rated capacity at 12 degrees ambient. An electric heating element provides supplemental heat to assist the heat pump as it's capacity declines. The heat pump monitors both the outdoor temperature and inside supply air temperature and energizes the assist as needed, automatically.
