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
Strategies
Optimize Performance, Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, Systems & Assets
Prioritize Sustainable Materials, Technologies & Practices
CompModSustainability AgendaCommercial BathroomsCommunity CentersCommercial Kitchens
Last Updated on July 1, 2026 at 8:27 am