Heat Pumps
Water Heaters
Best Practices for Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
3 hours to complete
Last updated 11/2024
About this course
This course is designed to educate attendees on the best practices for HPWH installation. It covers the full installation process in detail, beginning with design considerations and system sizing. The course progresses through a complete step by step guideline for the entire installation process. This course also includes post installation procedures and strategies for homeowner education. Taking this online course will ensure that learners will be able to tackle HPWH installations efficiently and guarantee homeowner satisfaction.
This course is eligible for 3 BPI CEUs. To earn CEUs, learners must submit their certificate of completion for this course directly to BPI.
This course is eligible for 3 BPI CEUs. To earn CEUs, learners must submit their certificate of completion for this course directly to BPI.
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
5 modules
3 hours to complete
1:01 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 18 assignments
Best Practices for Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
Module 1 • 18 assignments
Best Practices for Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
- Summary and Objectives
- Heat Pump Water Heater Components (07:58 minutes)
- Episode 1 Quiz
- Heat Pump Water Heater Sizing and Location (09:28 minutes)
- Episode 2 Quiz
- Heat Pump Water Heater Electrical Needs and Manufacturer Requirements (07:17 minutes)
- Episode 3 Quiz
- Airflow and Vibration Mitigation for Heat Pump Water Heaters (08:21 minutes)
- Episode 4 Quiz
- Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Best Practices for Condensate (06:54 minutes)
- Episode 5 Quiz
- Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Best Practices for Temperature, Pressure, and Plumbing (05:47 minutes)
- Episode 6 Quiz
- Heat Pump Water Heater Start-up Checks (08:25 minutes)
- Episode 7 Quiz
- Homeowner Education (06:55 minutes)
- Episode 8 Quiz
- Cumulative Course Review
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Virtual Interactive Tours
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Virtual Interactive Tours
Here are two interactive learning modules that showcase residential heat pump water heater installations.
- Interactive HPWH Installation in Maine
- Interactive HPWH Installation in Massachusetts
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Course Review
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Course Review
- Course Summary
- Cumulative Course Quiz
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Instructor
D+R LEARN approaches education and engagement differently than most industry trainers. Our mission is to enable learners to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement clean technologies—not just hear about them. We collaborate with industry experts to develop our content, and we draw on extensive instructional expertise to create interactive, engaging learning...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This 3 module course is delivered entirely online. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes please visit our [HeatSpring for Teams](/for_teams) page to get a group discount.