1. What is a Healthy Homes Heat Pump Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the appropriate heat pump size (in kW) needed for a room based on Healthy Homes standards.

Purpose: It helps homeowners and landlords comply with Healthy Homes requirements by properly sizing heat pumps for efficient heating.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( Size \) — Required heat pump capacity (kW)
• \( Area \) — Room floor area (square meters)
• \( HeatLossFactor \) — Heat loss factor (kW/m², default 0.08 for Healthy Homes)

Explanation: The room area is multiplied by a standard heat loss factor to determine the minimum heat pump capacity needed.

3. Importance of Proper Heat Pump Sizing

Details: Correct sizing ensures energy efficiency, proper heating, compliance with Healthy Homes standards, and prevents overloading electrical circuits.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the room area in square meters and heat loss factor (default 0.08 kW/m² for Healthy Homes). All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the Healthy Homes standard for heat pumps?
A: The standard recommends 0.08 kW per m² for main living areas and 0.06 kW per m² for bedrooms.

Q2: When would I change the heat loss factor?
A: Adjust for poorly insulated homes (higher factor) or well-insulated homes (lower factor).

Q3: Does this include whole-house calculations?
A: No, this calculates for individual rooms. For whole-house sizing, sum all room requirements.

Q4: How do I measure room area?
A: Multiply length by width of the room in meters.

Q5: What about ceiling height?
A: The standard assumes 2.4m ceilings. For higher ceilings, increase the heat loss factor.