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Coefficient of Performance (COP)
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The higher an air conditioners COP the more efficient it is. |
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Definition:
Coefficient of Performance is the efficiency ratio of the amount of heating or cooling provided by a heating or cooling unit to the energy consumed by the system. The higher the Coefficient of Performance the more efficient the system. Electrical heating for example has a Coefficient of Performance of 1.0.
What to look for when looking at an air conditioner specification sheet (below)
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