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Installation and Commissioning

A HVAC technician assessing a heat pump.

Installation and Commissioning

The following resources are intended to complement manufacturer-specific installation resources.

This guide outlines the best practices for all air source heat pump (ASHP) installations, as well as guidance on homeowner education to help keep customers happy and ASHPs efficient in cold climates. 

Best Practices Installation Guide

The U.S. Department of Energy checklist includes important specifications that can contribute to a complete and quality installation.

Heat Pump Replacement Checklist

Controls Guides for Contractors and Homeowners

The controls guide for contractors provides an overview of different two-system controls strategies and how to implement them based on the application and needs. The controls guide for homeowners provides a high-level overview of two-system controls, how controls settings can be determined based on the homeowner's priorities, and recommendations for discussing the topic with their contractor. 

 

For Contractors  

For Homeowners