HVAC instructor outlines heat-pump installation considerations for snowy climates

Jul 28, 2025

Steve Hansen, an HVAC instructor at Coconino Community College, told meeting attendees that accurate heat-loss calculations, proper equipment sizing, manufacturer installation limits, and snow management (elevation, covers, crankcase heaters) are essential to ensure heat-pump performance in cold, snowy locations.

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Steve Hansen, an HVAC instructor at Coconino Community College, said accurate heat-loss calculations and correct equipment selection are essential to ensure heat-pump systems perform in older, poorly insulated buildings.

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