1273 Balance Point - Heat Pumps - Heat Pumps in Theory -

Image Text: Heat escaping from house > 70 degrees Fahrenheit > the balance point is the temperature at which the amount of heat the heat pump can collect from the outside air exactly matches the amount of heat escaping from the house > at this point, the house is at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat pump is running continuously > below the balance point, auxiliary heat is required or the house gets cold > heat collected from outdoor air > heat pump