Heat Pump System Fans vs. Dual Napoleon Fans

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Jearley35purdue

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Nov 8, 2014
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Clinton, Ohio
Just wanted to get a general consensus on power consumption of these two. I have a heat pump system that functions really well when outside temps sit in the 30-40f range. However, below that the a/c unit runs what seems to be non stop and furnace fan is on constantly. If temps outside don't support getting enough heat via the heat pump at the set thermostat temperature my auxiliary heat (electric) kicks in. I've been running my Napoleon 1402 quite a bit since October under the assumption that the dual fans on the stove consume much less power than the furnace fan, and obviously a hell of a lot less with the heat pump (a/c unit) running. Safe assumption from all you sparks out there. I must preface, I only failed one class in my life and It just happened to be Electronics in college. So please forgive my dumb question ahead of time!
 
The stove will draw less power. It's moving a lot less air. I would guess that the hvac blower motor is in the 1/2" hp range and the stove blower in the 1/15 hp range.
 
The stove will draw less power. It's moving a lot less air. I would guess that the hvac blower motor is in the 1/2" hp range and the stove blower in the 1/15 hp range.
Thanks. Assumed so , but figured there were way more intelligent people around here than myself on the subject! Thanks again!
 
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