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Through Wall/Window Heat Pumps
Description
- Work scopes in this area may include installing electric through wall or window heat pumps, supports and enclosures, supply lines, electrical outlets, and sealing and caulking of any masonry; electrical system upgrades; installing new windows; and removal of apartment radiators.
Baseline
- Heat pumps having supplementary electric-resistance heat must have controls that prevent unnecessary supplemental heat operation. [COMPMOD]
Stretch
- Convert through wall ACs to electric air source heat pumps. [SA]
Relevant Codes & Regulations
NYC Mechanical Code — Heat Pumps & HVAC Units
Installation requirements for packaged/through-wall HVAC equipment
NYC Energy Conservation Code — Equipment Efficiency
Minimum efficiency, controls, and commissioning requirements
ASHRAE Standards — HVAC Performance
Thermal comfort, ventilation, and performance guidance for HVAC units
U.S. DOE — Heat Pump Systems Guidance
Federal guidance on selecting and operating heat pump systems
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Last Updated on January 10, 2026 at 2:05 pm