Heating Load & Equipment Specs Manual J Design
48,000 BTU/hr (4.0 Tons)
1.5 Tons
4.0 Tons
8.0 Tons
5°F (ASHRAE 99%)
-25°F (Minnesota)
5°F (Midwest/NE)
25°F (South)
$
Electric Utility Rate
$
Capacity @ 5°F
48,000 BTU
100% Retention
Thermal Balance Point
-2°F
Zero Backup Needed > -2°F
Backup Heat Strip
5.0 kW
Auxiliary Resistance
Annual Fuel Savings
$1,845 / yr
vs Oil @ $4.15/gal
📉 Sub-Zero Capacity & COP Performance Curve NEEP ccASHP Data
| Outdoor Temp | Heating Output | Capacity Retention | COP Efficiency | Heat Deficit (kW) |
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