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Heat Pump vs. Resistance Heat Calculator

Compare electric heating cost: resistance strips (COP 1) vs. heat pump COP.

Heating demandkW

Heat pump COP3.5

Typical cold-climate COP 2.5–4

Hours per dayhrs

Daysdays

Electricity rate$/kWh

Estimated savings

Enter load, COP & usage

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About Heat Pump vs. Resistance Heat Calculator

COP explained

Coefficient of Performance = heat delivered ÷ electrical input. Resistance heat = COP 1. A COP 3.5 heat pump uses ~1/3.5 the kWh for the same heat.

Cold weather

COP drops in extreme cold—use seasonal average from your heat pump specs or utility case studies.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Include auxiliary strips? A: This compares steady heating modes; backup strips may run briefly below balance point. Q: Gas comparison? A: Use EV vs Gas Savings pattern with local gas $/therm separately.

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