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allaroundcomfor · 10-29-2008, 07:45 PM

Hey guys i am installing a 95% prpane furnace w\ heat pump my calculator does not include heat pump load it calls for 2 1/2 ton ac but it has 11ft cathedral ceiling Should i go with a 3ton. i have been told that going a little bigger will be better for heating. whats your oppinion?

rbsremodeling · 10-29-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by allaroundcomfor

Hey guys i am installing a 95% prpane furnace w\ heat pump my calculator does not include heat pump load it calls for 2 1/2 ton ac but it has 11ft cathedral ceiling Should i go with a 3ton. i have been told that going a little bigger will be better for heating. whats your oppinion?

3 ton is to small in my opinion. 5 ton probably is optimal the calcs are usually based on 8 ft ceilings usually, so for 11 foot ceilings plus being that its a heat pump and not gas a few more tons should work out for you.

What did you run the calcs with???

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