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Coefficient of Performance

Coefficient of Performance or COP is a ratio used to measure the heating performance of the heat pump when it reaches steady state. It is comparable to knowing what your cars MPG is on the highway while not taking into account the hills, construction zones, and in town driving.

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November 21, 2012 By SLS

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