PALM BEACH COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING LLC
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA

A heat pump is a device that provides heat energy from a source of heat to a destination called a “heat sink”. Heat pumps are designed to move thermal energy contrary to the direction of impromptu heat flow by absorbing heat from a cold space and releasing it to a warmer one. A heat pump uses some amount of external power to accomplish the work of transferring energy from the heat source to the heat sink. Both in the house and exterior Goodman heat pump units contain moving mechanical components which produce noise. In 2013, the CEN started focus on standards for protection from noise pollution caused by heat pump outdoor units. Although the CEN/TC 113 Business Plan outset was that “consumers increasingly require a low acoustic power of these units as the users and their neighbors now reject noisy installations”, no standards for noise barriers or other means of noise protection had been developed by January 2016. which are advertised as being extremely efficient and generating noise at a very low level, supposedly, concurrently. The simultaneity of both conditions being met together may be tested in the example of the Toshiba Residential Super Daiseikai G2KVP Inverter Hiwall Heat Pump. The product is advertised as having “extremely high efficiency with 5.15 and a noise level of only 20 dB in ultra-low fan speed for the RAS-10G2KVP”. It is possible to download a brochure by clicking on a pdf download button at the end of the site. The Technical Specs are given on the last page of the brochure and one can verify the correctness of the initial commercial information. The detail missing at the beginning is that the value of 20 dB for RAS-10G2KVP only pertains to the indoor unit in the quiet mode (42 dB in the high mode) whereas the external unit produces 61 dB in the Heating mode which is not reported in the commercial introduction. The level of 61 dB exceeds the environmental noise limits worldwide. Heat Pump Product Brochure published by American Standard ퟀ�,® The air handler is normally put together around a framing system with metal infill panels as required to suit the configuration of the components. In its rudimentary form the frame may be made from metal channels or sections, with single skin metal infill panels. The metalwork is normally galvanized for long-term protection. For outdoor units some form of weather resistant lid and additional sealing around joints is provided. air handlers will be produced from a square section steel framing system with double skinned and insulated infill panels. Such constructions reduce heat loss or heat gain from the air handler, together with providing acoustic attenuation. Larger air handlers may be several meters long and are produced in a sectional manner and therefore, for strength and rigidity, steel section base rails are provided under the unit. NATE has been involved with the HVAC industry for the past 20 years and prides itself on preparing technicians with rigorous, real life, knowledge-based exams to ensure they are prepared to fix problems connected with HVAC systems. NATE provides technicians with online resources to further ensure that their certifications remains up-to-date and relevant to the needs of their customers. Additionally, NATE technicians are obligated to continue their education by getting re certified every two years. Search for a NATE-certified contractor in your area here. is a difficult decision. Choosing a contractor who is not certified, though, could end up costing you big league. By having this in mind, it is crucial to take the necessary steps to ensure you are making an educated decision when choosing a contractor. Luckily, both ACCA and NATE have high standards for their technicians and value the needs of their customers by providing proficient Goodman technicians to fix the problem right the first time.